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Removing & Installing Body Components
Battery
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Removal
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
1.
Remove the seat.
2.
Unhook the rubber strap.
3.
Disconnect the negative
-
terminal from
the battery.
4.
Disconnect the positive
+
terminal from
the battery.
5.
Remove the battery taking care not to
drop the terminal nuts.
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Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of
removal. Always connect the positive
+
terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts
are tight.
Make sure the clock is set to the proper time
after the battery is reconnected.
For proper handling of the battery, see
“Maintenance Fundamentals.“
“Battery Goes Dead.“
Negative
terminal
Positive
terminal
Rubber strap
Battery