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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.
4.7 BATTERY
4.7.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Remove battery retainer.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive
terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
See Figure 4.8.
4. Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first, then
disconnect RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts
and nuts.
FIGURE 4.8
4.7.2. 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 4.9
4.7.3. 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 4.9
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
TERMINALS
TERMINAL COVER
BLACK (Negative) CABLE
RED (Positive) CABLE
TERMINAL COVER
MUST SHIELD
POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
TERMINALS
BLACK (Negative) CABLE