ELECTRICAL
10.20
9917987) for proper instruction on servicing Low
Maintenance ba tter ies.
NEVERattempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Ma inte na nce ba t tery. D oing s o will dam a ge the
case and shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the
Battery Maintenance Video (PN 9917987) for proper
instruction on servicing Low Maintenance
batteries .
How To service a Low Maintenance battery:
1. Remove battery from the vehicle
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to
determine battery condition. This will determine
thelengthoftimerequiredtochargethebatteryto
full capacity. Refer to capacity table.
3. Charge battery using a variable rate charger.
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
CHARGING
If battery voltage is 12.8 V or less, the battery may
need recharging. When using an automatic charger,
refer to the charger manufacturer’ s instructions for
recharging. When using a constant current charger,
use the following guidelines for recharging.
NOTE: Always verifybattery conditionbeforeand1-2
hours after the end of charging.
W ARNING: An overheated battery could explode,
causing severe injury or death. Always watch
charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery
becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool
before resuming charging.
Battery Charging Reference Table
State of
Charge
Voltage Action Charge
Time
100% 12.8--13 V None,
check volt-
age at 3
mos. after
manufac-
ture date
None Re-
quired
75--100% 12.5--12.8 V May need
slight
charge
3--6 hours
50--75% 12.0--12.5 V Needs
Charge
5--11 hours
25--50% 11.5--12.0 V Needs
Charge
At least 13
hours,
verify state
of charge
0--25% 11.5 V or
less
Needs
Charge
At least 20
hours
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
INSPECTION/
REMOV
AL
The battery is located under the seat and right rear
fender.
Battery
Location
Battery Location
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove cover .
2. Disconnectbatterynegative(-)(black) cablefirst,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY INSTALLA
TION
1. Cleanbatterycablesandterminalswithastif fwire
brush. Corrosion can be removed using a
solution of one cup water and one tablespoon
baking soda. Rinse well with clean water and dry
thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly.
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