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Battery Installation
When working with batteries, do not
put wrenches or other metal objects
across the battery terminals. An arc
can occur causing explosion of the
battery.
1. Install the battery hold-down
plates and torque to 7-9 Nm,
0.7-0.9 m•kg (62-80 in•lb) as
shown.
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∫ Battery
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ç Battery hold-down plate
2. Connect the wire leads and
torque to 9-10 Nm, 0.9-1.0 m•kg
(80-89 in•lb) as shown.
When installing batteries:
Carefully place battery cables
G
and hold-downs making sure that
cables do not lay across vent caps.
Always remove the negative (–)
G
cable to the motor controller first
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and install it last. A spark can
occur causing an explosion or fire
at the battery.
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten the battery
holddown nuts. Excessive force
will damage the battery casing.
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