Indian Motorcycle Indian Scout, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
Battery
The motorcycle battery is a sealed, maintenance-free
battery. Do not remove the battery cap strip for any reason.
Keep the battery connections clean and tight at all times.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious
burns can result from contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention.
Batteries may produce explosive gases.
• Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
• Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space.
• Always shield eyes when working near batteries
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Battery Removal
1. Remove the seat. See page 82.
WARNING! Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery
cables can result in an explosion and cause serious injury or death.
When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black)
cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative
(black) cable last.
2. Remove the fuse box from
the frame of the
motorcycle. Use care to
avoid pulling or
stretching wires. See
page 88. Fold the wires to
the right rear side of the
motorcycle.
3. Remove the battery hold-
down strap.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
4. Remove the negative (-) battery cable from the battery
terminal. Position the cable well clear of the terminal.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
5. Remove the rubber cover from the positive (+) battery
cable and remove the cable from the terminal. Position
the cable well clear of the terminal.
6. Tilt the battery slightly rearward, then lift it away from
the motorcycle.
WARNING
Negative (-)
Positive (+)