W ARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from
battery 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.
• Always connect the positive (red)
battery cable before connecting the
negative (black) cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover of f the positive (red)
cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post ( Figure 48 ).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down ( Figure 48 ), and
lift the battery from the battery tray .
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Figure 48
1. Battery
5. Negative (–) battery post
2. Positive (+) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer , and bolt
3. Bolt, washer , and nut 7. Battery hold-down
4. T erminal boot
Charging the Battery
Service Interval : Before storage —Charge the battery
and disconnect the battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery ( page 36 ) .
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at
6 to 10 A.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery .
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts ( Figure 49 ).
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Figure 49
1. Positive (+) battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative (–) battery post 4. Black (–) charger lead
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray ( Figure 48 ).
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down ( Figure
48 ).
6. Lower the seat.
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