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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS
& REPAIR
WARNING
Shield
the
positive
terminal
with
terminal
cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal,
which could cause
sparks.
Cables
must
be
connected
to
battery
terminals
in the
proper
position.
RED
(Positive)
cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)
cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.
If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from the battery cables can result.
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
CABLE
RED (POSITIVE)
CABLE
5.9
BATTERY
5.9.1.
BATTERY REMOVAL
1, Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3. Observe
and note cable positions
on battery.
Disconnect
cables
from
battery
terminals,
disconnecting
BLACK
(Negative)
cable
first and
RED (Positive)
last. Retain
mounting
bolts and
nuts. See Figure 5.17.
FIGURE 5.17
5.9.2.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect
cables to battery terminals.
Connect
RED
(Positive)
cable
first.
Connect
BLACK
(Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.18.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal
cover. See Figure 5.17.
WHEN DISCONNECTING
CABLES, DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE FIRST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.18
5.9.3.
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE:
The
battery
in
this
machine
is
maintenance-free.
It has
been filled
to the
proper level with acid and is sealed.
Do not
attempt to open battery.
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated
area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect
battery
charger
to battery
terminals.
RED
to
positive
(+) terminal
and
BLACK
to
negative (-) terminal.
4. Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery wilI not accept charge or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new
battery.
WARNING
w
I
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
charging battery.
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