Johnson J10RLSUR, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS
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Electric Starter
Lubricate the starter pinion area of the starter
shaft with
Starter Lube .
IMPORTANT:
Do not use liquid or aerosol
spray lubricants.
Refer to ELECTRIC STARTER SERVICING on
p. 77.
BATTERY AND BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
Check battery connections frequently. Clean and
service battery connections at regular intervals.
•
Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
requirements.
•
Connections must be clean and tight.
•
Note all wiring connections prior to disassem-
bly.
Disconnect battery negative (–) cable first and the
battery positive (+) cable last.
Clean all terminals, battery posts, and connectors
with a solution of baking soda and water. Use a
wire brush or battery terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
Reinstall battery and tighten connections
securely. Refer to
Battery Installation on p. 33.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT secure battery cables
with wing nuts.
Coat all connections with Triple-Guard grease and
insulate to prevent shorts or spark arcing.
1. Starter shaft DR31713
1
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic—handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, immediately flush with water and
seek medical attention.
WARNING
Keep battery connections clean, tight, and
insulated to prevent their shorting or arc-
ing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install covers.