Page B-12
SAFETY
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
Set the parking ‘PARK’ brake before per-
forming any work on the vehicle.
If repairs are to be made that will require
welding or cutting, the battery and fuel
tank must be removed and the fuel system
drained.
To prevent explosion that could result in
severe personal injury or death, keep all smok-
ing materials, open flame or sparks away from
gasoline and batteries.
Never operate the starter with the spark
plugs removed unless the ignition system
has been disabled and the engine/exhaust
are cold. Fuel expelled from the cylinders
could be ignited by the ignition system or
the hot exhaust system.
Never work on an engine that is hot.
Never test the ignition system without
either connecting the spark plug lead to a
tester or spare grounded spark plug.
If the spark function is to be observed at
the spark plug, be sure to install a spare
spark plug into the open cylinder before
operating the starter.
Never test the function of a fuel pump in
the vicinity of a hot engine or other source
of flame or combustion.
Never confuse the hoses to and from the
fuel pump. Verify that the carburetor and
pulse lines are correctly installed before
starting the engine (see FUEL SYSTEM
section).
Wrap wrenches with
vinyl tape to prevent
t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a
dropped wrench from
‘shorting out’ a battery, which could result
in an explosion and severe personal injury
or death.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal pro-
tectant must be used with extreme care.
Insulate metal container to prevent can
from contacting battery terminals which
could result in an explosion.
To prevent illness or death, observe the follow-
ing:
Never work around or operate a vehicle in
an environment that does not ventilate
exhaust gases from the area.
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is deadly.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that
is formed as a natural part of the incom-
plete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that
can cause unconsciousness and is poten-
tially lethal.
The following are symptoms of carbon
monoxide inhalation:
•Dizziness
•Vomiting
•Intense headache
•Muscular twitching
•Weakness and sleepiness
•Throbbing in temples
If experiencing any of these symptoms, get
fresh air immediately.
Battery Removal and Installation
Tool List
Qty. Required
Insulated wrench, 1/2" .................................................1
Socket, 1/2", 3/8" drive ................................................1
Extension, 12", 3/8" drive.............................................1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .......................................................1
Battery carrier ..............................................................1
In the following text, there are references to removing/installing
bolts etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers, etc.) that is
removed must always be installed in its original position unless
otherwise specified. Non-specified torques are as shown in
table contained in Section ‘A’.
At the battery, remove hardware from the
negative
(-)
cable before removing the
positive
(+) cable. Remove
the bolt from the battery hold down and remove the bat-
tery (Ref. Fig. 1 on Page B-13).
