The battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed before any servic-
ing is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1.
Switch the engine to the OFF position. Remove all
electrical loads.
2.
Turn off any battery chargers. Disconnect any
battery chargers.
3.
The NEGATIVE
“
-
”
cable connects the NEGATIVE
“
-
”
battery terminal to the NEGATIVE
“
-
”
terminal
on the starting motor. Disconnect the cable from
the NEGATIVE
“
-
”
battery terminal.
4.
The POSITIVE
“
+
”
cable connects the POSITIVE
“
+
”
battery terminal to the POSITIVE
“
+
”
terminal
on the starting motor. Disconnect the cable from
the POSITIVE
“
+
”
battery terminal.
Note:
Always recycle a battery. Never discard a
battery. Dispose of used batteries to an appropriate
recycling facility.
5.
Remove the used battery.
6.
Install the new battery.
Note:
Before the cables are connected, ensure that
the engine start switch is OFF.
7.
Connect the cable from the starting motor to the
POSITIVE
“
+
”
battery terminal.
8.
Connect the NEGATIVE
“
-
”
cable to the
NEGATIVE
“
-
”
battery terminal.
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Battery
Electrolyte
Level
-
Check
When
the
engine
is
not
run
for
long
periods
of
time
or
when
the
engine
is
run
for
short
periods,
the
batteries
may
not
fully
recharge.
Ensure
a
full
charge
in
order
to
help
prevent
the
battery
from
freezing.
If
batteries
are
correctly
charged,
the
ammeter
reading
should
be
very
near
zero,
when
the
engine
is
in
operation.
All lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn the skin and clothing. Always wear a
face shield and protective clothing when working
on or near batteries.
1.
Remove the filler caps. Maintain the electrolyte
level to the
“
FULL
”
mark on the battery.
If the addition of water is necessary, use distilled
water. If distilled water is not available use clean
water that is low in minerals. Do not use artificially
softened water.
2.
Check the condition of the electrolyte with a
suitable battery tester.
3.
Install the caps.
4.
Keep the batteries clean.
Clean the battery case with one of the following
cleaning solutions:
• Use a solution of 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) baking soda
and 1 L (1 qt) of clean water.
• Use a solution of ammonium hydroxide.
Thoroughly rinse the battery case with clean
water.
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Battery
or
Battery
Cable
-
Disconnect
The battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed before any servic-
ing is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in personal injury.
1.
Turn the start switch to the OFF position. Turn the
ignition switch (if equipped) to the OFF position
and remove the key and all electrical loads.
2.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Ensure
that the cable cannot contact the terminal. When
four 12 volt batteries are involved, two negative
connection must be disconnected.
3.
Remove the positive connection.
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