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Maintenance Section
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
The battery cables o r the ba tteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed be fore any servic-
ing is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1. Switch the engine to the OFF position. Remove
all electrical loads.
2. Turn off any battery chargers. Disconnect any
battery chargers.
3. The NEGATIVE “-” cable connects the NEGATIVE
“-” battery terminal to the NEGATIVE “-” terminal
on the starting motor. Disconnect the cable from
the NEGATIVE “-” battery terminal.
4. The POSITIVE “+” cable connects the POSITIVE
“+” battery terminal to the POSITIVE “+” terminal
on the starting motor. Disconnect the cable from
the POSITIVE “+” battery terminal.
Note: Always recycle a battery. Never discard a
battery. Return used batteries to an appropriate
recycling facility.
5. Re move the used battery.
6. Install the new battery.
Note: Before the cables are connected, ensure that
the engine start switch is OFF.
7. Connect the cable from the starting motor to the
POSITIVE “+” ba ttery terminal.
8. Connect the cable from the NEGATIVE “-” terminal
on the starting motor to the NEGATIVE “-” battery
terminal.
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Battery Electro lyte Level -
Check
When the engine is not run for long periods of time or
when the engine is run for short periods, the batteries
may not fully recharge. Ensure a full charge in order
to help prevent the battery from freezing. If batteries
are correctly charged, the ammeter reading should
be very near zero, when the engine is in operation.
All lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn the skin and clothing. Always wear a face
shield and protective clothing when working on or
near batteries.
1. Remove the filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte
level to the “FULL” mark on the battery.
If the addition of water is necessary, use distilled
water. If distilled water is not available use clean
water that is low in minerals. Do not use artificially
softened water.
2. Check the condition of the electrolyte with a
suitable battery tester.
3. Install the caps.
4. Keep the batteries clean.
Clean the battery case with one of the following
cleaning solutions:
•
Amixtureof0.1kg(0.2lb)ofwashingsodaor
bakingsodaand1L(1qt)ofcleanwater
•
A mixture of 0.1 L (0.11 qt) of ammonia and 1 L
(1 qt) of clean water
Thoroughly rinse the battery case with clean water.
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Battery or Battery Cable -
Disconnect
The battery cables or the batterie s should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
ter
y cover should be removed before any s ervic-
ing is attempted.
Re
moving the battery c ables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1. Turn the start switch to the OFF posit ion. Turn the
ignition switch (if equipped) to the OFF position
a
nd remove the key and all electrical loads.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Ensure
t
hat the cable cannot contact the terminal. When
four 12 volt batteries are involved, two negative
connection must be disconnected.
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