Disconnecting the Battery
W ARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury .
• When removing or installing the battery ,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
W ARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury .
Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
1. Remove the negative battery cable from the
battery post ( Figure 62 ).
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Figure 62
1. Negative battery cable 2. Positive battery cable
2. Lift the insulator and remove the positive battery
cable from the battery post ( Figure 62 ).
Connecting the Battery
W ARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury .
Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
1. Connect the positive cable to the battery and
tighten the battery-clamp nut ( Figure 63 ).
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Figure 63
1. Positive battery cable 2. Negative battery cable
2. Connect the negative cable to the battery and
tighten the battery-clamp nut ( Figure 63 ).
Important: Ensure that the cable-clamp
fasteners do not interfere with the fuel tank.
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