Battery Replacement - Simplicity SunRunner 1691331 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
A battery too weak to start the engine may not need to be
replaced. It may, as an example, mean that the charging
system is not working properly or that the battery has lost its
charge during storage. First check the fluid level and clean
the battery. Have the battery recharged if necessary. If there
is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer.
If you must replace the battery, remove and install the
battery as described in "Clean Battery and Cables."
JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER)
BATTERY
Jump starting is not recommended. First check the battery
in "Battery Replacement" above. If jump starting must be
done, follow these directions. Both booster and discharged
batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper
cable. Follow exactly the procedure outlined below, being
careful not to cause sparks.
^WARNING
Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark —
battery action generates hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Do not allow battery acid to
contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can
cause serious personal injury or property damage.
NOTE
The positive terminal has a cover. Slide cover away to
perform this procedure. Slide cover back over positive
terminal for normal operation.
1. Set parking brake and place transmission in
"NEUTRAL".
2. Remove vent caps from both the booster and the
discharged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vent
wells on each battery. These two actions help reduce the
explosion hazard always present in either battery when
connecting a "live" battery to a "dead" battery.
3. Attach one end on one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery (identified by a red
color, "+" or "P" on the battery case, post or clamp) and
the other end of same cable to positive terminal of
discharged battery.
4. Attach one end of the remaining cable to the negative
terminal (black color, or "N") of the booster battery,
and the other end to a bare metal surface on the frame of
your rider AWAY FROM the battery compartment (do
not connect directly to negative post of dead battery).
Take care that clamps from one cable do not
inadvertently touch the clamps on the other cable. Do
not lean over the battery when making the connection.
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