2-2 2005 PDI: Touring Models
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 2.2
BATTERY TESTING AND CHARGING
1WARNING1WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which could cause severe
burns to eyes and skin. Wear a protective face shield,
rubberized gloves and protective clothing when working
with batteries. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN. (00063a)
1WARNING1WARNING
Never remove warning label attached to top of battery.
Failure to read and understand all precautions in warning
could result in death or serious injury. (00064a)
1WARNING1WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead components, chemicals known in the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (00019a)
NOTE
It will be necessary to remove the left saddlebag and left side-
cover to gain access to the Maxi-Fuse connector.
1. Check battery voltage at Maxi-Fuse plug. With fuse
removed, place red voltmeter probe on battery side (ter-
minal A) of Maxi-Fuse plug, and black voltmeter probe on
a suitable ground.
2. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is 12.6
VDC or greater the battery is ready for use.
3. See Section 1. Mark the date on the battery warranty tag
by removing the applicable month and year. Month and
year punches may be removed with the point of a screw-
driver without removing battery.
4. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is
below 12.6 VDC, refer to Table 1-2, 28 amp-hour battery,
in Section 1 and charge battery at rate and time speci-
fied.
5. Recheck battery voltage by repeating step 1 above. If
voltage now is 12.6 VDC or greater, perform steps 2 and
3 above.
6. If the open circuit (disconnected) voltage reading is still
below 12.6 VDC, the battery must be replaced.
INSTALLING MAXI-FUSE
The 40 amp Maxi-Fuse provides battery power to the ignition
switch and ECM. The 40 amp Maxi-Fuse is not installed at
the factory. It is shipped in the saddlebag of the motorcycle.
and is to be installed under the left sidecover. Cut the cable
tie securing the Maxi-Fuse wire to the frame. See Service
Manual for Maxi-Fuse installation procedure.
INSTALLING FUEL PUMP FUSE
NOTE
It will be necessary to remove the right saddlebag and right
sidecover to gain access to the fuel pump fuse.
For fuel-injected vehicles, it will be necessary to install the 15-
amp fuel pump fuse that is located in the spare fuse slot of
the fuse-block located under the right sidecover. See Service
Manual.
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