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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
NOTE: This procedure does not apply to maintenance
free batteries.
1. Raise the hood to access battery.
2. Remove the battery vent caps (C, Figure 34 & 35).
Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark (D). If
not, add distilled water.
3. Reinstall the vent caps.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 34 & 35).
2. Remove the battery hold-down and battery.
NOTE: On units with Kawasaki engines, before removing
the battery you must remove the radiator air-screen. The
battery can then be tilted forward and removed through
the gap between the right side of the dashboard and the
radiator.
3. Clean the 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 battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery hold-down. Set Terminal
Guard (D, Figure 35) in place for Diesel Models.
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (see
A, Figure 34 & 35)
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Regular Maintenance
Figure 34. Battery Terminals - Gas Models
A. Positive (+) Cable
B. Negative (-) Cable
C. Vent Cap(s)
D. Split Ring
C
A
D
B
Figure 35. Battery Terminals - Diesel Models
A. Positive (+) Cable
B. Negative (-) Cable
C. Vent Cap(s)
D. Terminal Guard
C
A
D
B