Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 18

Normal Care
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
WARNING
For your personal safety when removing or installing
battery cables, always disconnect the negative cable
FIRST and reconnect it LAST. The positive battery
terminal can easily be shorted to the rider frame by a
wrench or other tool if this is not done.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling
electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the
battery.
Check Fluid Level
Check the battery fluid level. Wipe dirt from around the cap
then remove the cap. The fluid must be even with the bottom
of the split ring. If not, add distilled water. Reinstall the cap.
Be sure the cover is in place over positive terminal. Make sure
vent tube from battery cap is routed between front capscrew
and battery.
Cleaning Battery and Cables.
1. Open battery compartment by removing wing nut (F,
figure 7) and washer. Disconnect the cables from the
battery, negative cable first. A positive sign is
stamped on the battery next to the positive terminal.
2. Remove the two capscrews (C) securing the clamp.
Remove the battery.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with a wire
brush.
4. Scrub the battery, cable and battery platform with
baking soda and water.
5. Reinstall battery cap and vent tube. Secure the clamp
with capscrews.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with petroleum jelly or
approved terminal spray coating. Be sure to slide cover
over positive terminal.
8. Make sure vent tube is routed between capscrew and
battery and extends beyond battery platform.
9. Close battery compartment and secure with washer and
wing nut.
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