Indian Motorcycle Indian Scout, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
Battery Installation
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.
NOTICE: Do not remove the battery cables while the engine is
running. Doing so may damage the Electronic Control Unit
(ECM). Take great care not to reverse the battery leads
when installing the battery. Reverse power applied to the
ECM will damage it instantly.
1. Inspect the battery box for damage. Be sure pads are in
good condition and properly located.
2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean.
Apply a light film of dielectric grease to the terminal
bolt threads.
3. Carefully position the battery into the battery box with
the negative (-) terminal toward the front of the
motorcycle.
4. Make sure the positive (+) cable is routed horizontally
and perpendicular to the long side of the battery.
Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
Torque: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
5. Install the negative (-) ground cable last.
Torque: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
6. Reinstall the battery hold-down strap.
Torque: 96 in-lbs (10.8 Nm)
7. Reinstall the seat. See page 82.
Battery Charging
If your motorcycle will not be used for a period of four (4)
weeks or longer, a maintenance charger should be
connected to the battery. A maintenance charger can be
purchased through your authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
dealer.
1. Following the charger manufacturer’s instructions, use a
battery charger designed for use with 12-volt batteries.
The charger should have a maximum charging rate of
1.8 amps. Charge the battery for approximately 10
hours at a rate of 1.8 amps. If you use a taper or trickle
charger, it will take longer to charge the battery.
2. After charging the battery, allow the battery to sit 1-2
hours before checking the state of charge with a DC volt
meter. The charge should be a minimum of 12.5 DC
volts. Repeat the charging cycle if the charge is less than
12.5 DC volts. Replace the battery if it fails to reach 12.5
volts after the second charge.