Electrical System Argo Service Manual
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Battery fluid contains sulphuric acid. If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes,
serious personal injury will occur. Always wear rubber gloves and safety goggles
when servicing the battery.
Batteries produce explosive gas. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from the
battery. Re-charge the battery only in a well ventilated area.
Keep the battery charged. Never allow the battery to become drained by unnecessary use
of the headlights or overcranking of the engine.
Battery Installation
If the battery is dead or the electrical charge is low, re-charge it with a 12 volt battery
charger. Slow charge for at least 6 hrs.
If persistant problems with battery charge occur, before replacing the battery, ensure that
the engine charging system is functioning properly. Refer to the appropriate engine service
manual given in section GI of this service guide.
1. Place the battery on to the battery frame. Install the battery retaining bracket and
fasten securely.
2. Fasten the main power cable to the positive battery terminal.
3. Reattach the ground cable to the negative terminal side of the battery.
4. Reinstall the firewall.
Changing a Headlamp Bulb (Earlier Conquest Models)
On vehicles manufactured prior to CB12581:
1. Remove the hood and disconnect the battery.
2. Locate the the fastener above the headlamp and remove. The fastener is threaded to
a nut on the underside of the headlamp mounting bracket. Carefully unthread the bolt
while holding the nut with your finger, preventing it from falling into the vehicle.
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