56 SEBU8337
Maintenance Section
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
2. Turn off any bat
tery chargers. Disconnect any
battery chargers.
3. The NEGATIVE “
-” cable connects the NEGATIVE
“-” battery terminal to the NEGATIVE “-” terminal
on the starter motor. Disconnect the cable from
the NEGATIVE
“-” battery te rminal.
4. The POSITIVE “+” cable connects the POSITIVE
“+” battery t
erminal 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 fa
cility.
5. Remove th e used battery.
6. Install the new battery.
Note: Befor
e the cables are connected, ensure that
the engine start switch is OFF.
7. Connect the
cable from the starting motor to the
POSITIVE “+” battery terminal.
8. Connect the
cable from the NEGATIVE “-” terminal
on the starter motor to the NEGATIVE “-” ba ttery
terminal.
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Battery Electrolyte 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 ful
ly 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 ne
ar 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 a
nd protective clothing when working on or
near batteries.
1. Remove t
he filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte
level to the “FULL” mark on the battery.
If the ad
dition of water is necessary, use distilled
water. If distilled water is not available use clean
water that is low in minerals. Do not use artifi cially
softene
dwater.
2. Check the condi
tion of the electrolyte with a
suitable battery tester.
3. Install the ca
ps.
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.
Use a fine grade
of sandpaper to clean the
terminals and the cable clamps. Clean the items
until the surfaces are bright or shiny. DO NOT
remove mater
ial excessively. Excessive removal
of material can cause the clamps to not fit properly.
Coat the clamps and the terminals with a suitable
petroleum j
elly.
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Battery or Battery Cable -
Disconnect
The battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed before 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. Turn the start switch to the OFF position. Turn the
ignition switch (if equipped) to the OFF position
and remove the key and all electrical loads.
2. Turnoff any battery chargers. Disconnect any
battery chargers.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal at the
battery that goes to the start switch. Ensure that
the cable cannot contact the terminal. When four
12 volt batteries are involved, the negative side of
two batteries must be disconnected.
4. Tape the leads in order to help prevent accidental
starting.
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