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DANGER
– Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.
WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle.
• Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• When jumping from a booster battery make nal (negative) connection at engine frame.
• Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Unplug charger before connecting or
disconnecting cables to the battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or charging.
The battery in this vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent checks (Figure 37). Electrolyte
level should be checked semiannually.
NEG
POS
1
3
2
1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates
Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 MM) above plates or to level
indicator.
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Figure 37 Battery
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Figure 38 Battery Electrolyte Level
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position. Chock the wheels.
2. Access the engine compartment. See WARNING “For vehicles with cargo beds...” in General Warnings
on page 11.
2.1. Remove the driver-side seat.
3. Disconnect battery and spark plug (Gas only) wires. See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicle
on page 13.
4. Use a at-blade screwdriver, and carefully remove the battery cell caps from the battery. See following
WARNING.
HUV 4421 Owner’s Manual Page 51