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Buell S1 Lightning 1996 User Manual

Buell S1 Lightning 1996
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REMOVAL
WARNING
To avoid accidental start-up of vehicle and possible per-
sonal injury, disconnect the battery cables before pro-
ceeding. Always disconnect the negative cable first. If
the positive cable should contact ground with the nega-
tive cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a bat-
tery explosion producing personal injury.
CAUTION
See Figure 1-8. Hold battery cable when loosening bat-
tery terminal hardware. Failure to hold cable will cause
battery damage.
1. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first.
2. Remove battery strap locknut using 7/16 in. flex socket
(SNAP-ON Part No. TMU141) and handle (SNAP-ON
Part No. TM62B).
3. Remove battery from left side.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a
wire brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
WARNING
Always connect positive battery cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion resulting in personal injury.
CAUTION
Connect cables to correct terminals of battery or serious
damage to motorcycle electrical system will occur.
2. Connect positive cable to positive (+) battery terminal.
Then, after positive cable has been connected to positive
terminal, connect negative cable to negative (-) battery
terminal.
CAUTION
See Figure 1-8. Hold battery cable when tightening bat-
tery terminal hardware. Failure to hold cable will cause
battery damage.
3. Tighten battery hardware to 30-40 in-lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
4. Apply light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion-retardant
material to both terminals.
Figure 1-7. Battery
Figure 1-8. Checking Battery Terminals
Battery strap
Battery positive
terminal (metric)
Battery negative
terminal (metric)
5548
Locknut
Hold cable during
removal/installation
Tighten to 30-40 in-lbs
(3.4-4.5 Nm)
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Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Specifications

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BrandBuell
ModelS1 Lightning 1996
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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