ELECTRICAL
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case
and shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the
Battery Activation and Maintenance Video (PN
9917987) for proper instruction on servicing Low
Maintenance batteries.
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case
and shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the
Battery Maintenance Video (PN 9917987) for proper
instruction on servicing Low Maintenance batteries.
How To service a Low Maintenance battery:
1. Remove battery from the vehicle
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to
determine battery condition. This will determine the
length of time required to charge the battery to full
capacity. Refer to capacity table.
3. Charge battery using a variable rate charger.
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCEBATTERY
CHARGING
If battery voltage is 12.8 V or less, the battery may need
recharging. When using an automatic charger, refer to
the charger manufacturer’s instructions for recharging.
When using a constant current charger, use the following
guidelines for recharging.
NOTE:
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2
hours after the end of charging.
WARNING:
An overheated battery could explode,
causing severe injury or death. Always watch charging
times carefully. Stop charging if the battery becomes very
warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming
charging.
Battery Charging Reference Table
State of
Charge
V
OLTAGE
A
CTION
C
HARGE
T
IME
100%
12.8-13.0V
None
FULL None Required
75%
12.5-12.8V
Slight
Charge
3-6 Hours @ 0.5 A
50%
12-12.5V
Charge 5-11 Hours @ 0.5 A
25%
11.5-12.0V
Charge
13+ Hours @ 0.5 A
Check Charging
0%
Less than
11.5v
Charge
20 Hours @ 0.5 A
Battery may be dead
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
INSPECTION/ REMOVAL
The battery is located under the seat.
1. Disconnect holder strap..
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and reinstall
the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
INSTALLATION
1. 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.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable first
and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat terminals
and bolt threads with Grease.
4. Reinstall the holder strap.
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Summary of Contents for 2007 GOES 300 S
Page 9: ...GENERAL INFORMATION Vehicle Component Inspection Location 1 6 ...
Page 39: ...CVT SYSTEM CVT EXPLODED VIEW 3 4 ...
Page 51: ...ENGINE ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW 4 3 ...
Page 52: ...ENGINE 4 4 ...
Page 53: ...ENGINE OIL FLOW DIAGRAM 4 5 ...
Page 115: ...FUEL CARBURATOR Fuel tank location 6 17 ...
Page 125: ...BODY SUSPENSION STEERING 7 6 ...
Page 133: ...BODY SUSPENSION STEERING 7 14 ...
Page 142: ...BRAKES FRONT BRAKE EXPLODED VIEW 8 6 ...
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