Maintenance
-72-
5
Inspecting
5332M-0509-010E
Battery
UPPER
LOWER
1. Park machine on level ground.
2. Remove front cover.
3. Visually inspect that battery fluid level is
between "UPPER" level and "LOWER" level
lines.
4. If fluid level is near or below "LOWER" level
line, fill.
5. Install front cover back in place.
• Instruction for removing head lamp and
battery is indicated back of the front cover.
NOTE
• Always remove battery from machine before charging. Failure to do so causes
damage to electrical components and wiring.
• Follow battery charger user's manual when charging.
• When filling battery fluid, do fill above [Upper Limit] line. Battery fluid can spill
over and damage painted surfaces or corrode metal parts.
• Always disconnect (-) terminal first, and connect (+) terminal first. Disconnecting
or connecting in the opposite order may cause a short circuit.
• When installing battery, make certain to connect (+) and (-) terminals to their
original positions. Avoid contact between terminals and other surrounding
parts.
• Use wet cloth to clean battery. Dry cloth may generate static electricity, which
may cause explosion.
• Shock hazard: Do not touch terminals.