SECTION 4 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS
4.3.2. Battery Installation
IMPORTANT! The orientation of the battery and
the routing of the battery cables is very important.
Install battery carefully as shown. Always install
positive (red) cables using the terminal cover. DO
NOT operate machine until the battery retaining rod
has been installed and the battery retained
securely. See Figure 4.4.
1. Carefully place battery into battery tray.
2. Connect positive (+) cables (red) first, from
wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on
battery using bolt and nut. Install terminal cover.
See Figures 4.4
3. Connect negative (-) cables (black) last, to
negative terminal (-) on battery using bolt and
nut. Apply a small amount of grease over
terminals to prevent corrosion. See Figure 4.4.
4. Install seat/pedestal. Tighten seat knobs
securely.
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks.
WARNING
The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive
gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
when charging battery or when handling electrolyte
or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas
immediately after having eye or skin contact with
electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse
empty acid containers with water and mutilate
before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery,
bench, or clothing, etc., flush with clear water and
neutralize with baking soda.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed in
the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the
battery. DO NOT OVERFILL!
4.3.3. Battery Service
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level
surface.
3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to
cover cell plates.
4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger
to battery terminals. Red to positive (+) terminal
and black to negative (-) terminal.
5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours.
6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp,
replace with new battery.
4.3.4. Battery Storage
If machine is to be stored out of season, it is
recommended the battery be removed, charged
and stored.
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
2. Perform battery service.
3. Bring battery to full charge, if required.
4. Store battery in an area away from the RIDER
on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY
ON A CONCRETE SURFACE.
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