MAINTENANCE
2.21
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
INSPECTION/
REMOV
AL
The battery is located under the seat and right rear
fender.
Battery Location
NOTE: New Batteries: Batteries must be fully
charged beforeuseor batterylife will be reduced
by 10-30%of full potential. Chargebatteryfor3--5
hours at a current equivalent of 1/10 of the
battery’sratedamp/hourcapacity. Donotusethe
alternator tochargeanewbattery.(Refertobattery
video PN 9917987)
To remove the battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove cover.
2. Disconnect batterynegative(-)(black) cablefirst,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of sparks: Whenever
removing the battery, disconnect the negative
(black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery,
install the negative cable last.
3. Remove the battery and recharge according to
the charge chart.
4. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
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 .
5. Reinstallbattery,attachingpositive(+)(red)cable
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable.
6. Coat terminals and bolt threads with Dielectric
Grease (PN 2871329).
7. Reinstall battery cover and holder strap.
SPARK PLUG
1. Removesparkplughightensionlead. Cleanplug
area so no dirt and debris can fall into engine
when plug is removed.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Inspect electrodes for wear and carbon buildup.
Look for a sharp outer edge with no rounding or
erosion of the electrodes.
4. Clean with electrical contact cleaner or a glass
bead spark plug cleaner only. CAUTION: A wire
brush or coated abrasive should not be used.
5. Measure gap with a wire gauge. Refer to
specifications forproper spark plugtypeandgap.
Adjust gap if necessary by bending the side
electrode carefully .
.036″ (.9 mm)
Spark Plug Gap
6. If necessary, replacespark plug with proper type.
CAUTION: Severe engine damage may occur if
the incorrect spark plug is used.
7. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to
the spark plug threads.
8. Installsparkplugandtorqueto14ft.lbs. (19Nm).
Recommended Spark Plug:
NGK BKR6E
Spark Plug Torque: 14 Ft. Lbs.
(12--15 Nm)
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