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72RH0-74E
NOTE:
The battery liquid is consumed when the
battery is used. If the level is found to be
less than the center of upper level “MAX”
and lower level “MIN”, add distilled water
till it reaches the upper level line “MAX”.
Replacement of the battery
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To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (1).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (2).
3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) and
remove the retainer (4).
4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
• When the battery is disconnected, some
of the vehicle’s functions will be initial-
ized and/or deactivated.
These functions are required to be reset
after the battery is reconnected.
• Do not disconnect the battery terminals
for at least one minute after the ignition
switch is turned off.
WARNING
If the battery is used with battery
level being less than the lower level
line “MIN”, it may cause reduced bat-
tery life, an exothermic heat, or an
explosion by hydrogen gas occurring
from the battery. Do not use the bat-
tery with battery level being less than
the lower level line “MIN”.
NOTICE
If the battery liquid is added more
than the upper level line “MAX”, liq-
uid may leak by vibrations during
driving or liquid may spray out in
some case depending on the condi-
tion of battery charging. These may
cause damage to the parts near the
battery. If the battery liquid over-
spills, immediately
wash away with water. Do not add the
battery liquid more than the upper
level line “MAX”.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injured.