Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks. Cables must be connected to battery
terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive)
cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)
cable must go to the ( - ) terminal. If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from the battery cables can result.
5.10 BATTERY
5.10.1 .BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Remove battery retainer. See Figure 517.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first and
RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and
nuts. See Figure 5.17.
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
CABLE
RED (POSITIVE) CABLE
_ ERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
..... TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.17
5,10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect
RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK
(Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.16.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal
cover. See Figure 5.17.
FIGURE 5.18
5.10.3. BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: The battery in this machine is
maintenance-free. It has been filled to the
proper level with acid and is sealed. Do not
attempt to open battery.
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect battery charger to battery terminals.
RED to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to
negative (-) terminal.
4. Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery wilI not accept charge or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new
battery.
WARNING w I
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
charging battery.
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