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3.
Pull the bottom of the fuse socket towards the
front of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not pull on the wires.
4.
Remove the fuse and install the specified
replacement fuse. See the Model Specification
section of this manual for the fuse rating.
BATTERY
The EFI (electronic fuel injection) system will
benefit most from a fully charged battery. Weak
batteries will cause hard starting and a general
reduction in vehicle performance.
The battery capacity in your vehicle has been
sized for maximum performance and minimal weight.
Repeated starting without running the engine long
enough to replenish the battery will result in a
discharged battery with insufficient power to restart
the engine.
CAUTION
Remove the battery from the vehicle when
charging.
Don’t charge above the maximum charging
rate (2 amps).
Never allow a battery to stand in a discharged
condition.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
S E RV IC E :
S park plug type
N G K (C R 9E K )
S E RV IC E :
S park plug gap
0.024 - 0.028in (0.6 - 0.7m m )
TO R Q U E :
S park plug
20.0 lbf•ft (27.1 N• m)
CAUTION
Clean the top of the engine and surrounding
area with compressed air before removing the
coil and spark plug as a step toward
preventing dirt and other contaminants from
entering the engine.
Only install the spark plug into a cool engine.
1. Fuse
2. Holder
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Opening the battery
(2) Disconnecting the battery incorrectly
(1)
(2)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) You vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. It requires no servicing other than external
cleaning and routine charging (during storage). If
you pry off the cap strip you could release
poisonous gas and corrosive fluid which could
injure you severely. If opened in the presence of an
ignition source, the gases could cause an explosion.
(2) Always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead
first. If you don’t, the battery may explode causing
serious injury or death to anyone in the vicinity of
the battery.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Never attempt to open the battery cap strip.
Never attempt to add fluid to the battery. Keep
sources of ignition away from the battery (e.g.
cigarettes, flames, or sparks).
(2) Always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead
first. When reconnecting connect the negative lead
last.
