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Battery Maintenance
A
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and recon-
nect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Cleaning
the Battery
and Cables
1.
Disconnect the cable from the battery, negative cable
first (A, Figure 8).
2.
Remove the battery hold-down strap (B) and battery.
3.
Clean the battery compartment with a solution of
baking soda and water.
4.
Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5.
Reinstall the battey in the battey compartment, and
secure with the battery hold-down strap.
6.
Reattach the battery cables, positive cables first (C).
7.
Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting
grease.
FIGURE 8
Charging
the Battery
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, see the Cleaning
the Battery and
Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator
Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
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