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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.
5.7 BATTERY
5.7.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Remove battery retainer.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive
terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on
battery. See Figure 5.8.
4. Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first,
then disconnect RED (Positive) last. Retain
mounting bolts and nuts.
FIGURE 5.8
5.7.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals.
Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect
BLACK (Negative) cable last.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive
terminal cover. See Figure 5.9
5.7.3. BATTERY SERVICE
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on
a level surface.
3. Using distilled water, refill cells as
required to cover cell plates.
4. With cell caps removed, connect battery
charger to battery terminals. RED to positive
(+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-)
terminal.
5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10
hours. An alternative fast charge should be
no more than 2.5 amps for four hours.
6. If battery will not accept charge or is
partially charged after 10 hours of charging
at 1 amp, replace with new battery.
FIGURE 5.9
WARNING
The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive
gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
when charging battery or when handling electrolyte
or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas
immediately after having eye or skin contact with
electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse
empty acid containers with water and mutilate before
discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or
clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize
with baking soda.
RED (POSITIVE) CABLE
TERMINAL COVER
TERMINALS
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
CABLE
RED (POSITIVE) CABLE
TERMINAL
COVER MUST
SHIELD
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
AFTER
INSTALLATION
TERMINALS
BLACK
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE