AUXILIARY BATTERY:
The auxiliary battery is located behind the passenger access door behind the rear wheel, see Picture
B-P35. Under heavy use it is recommended to check once a month, see maintenance section.
In order to access the auxiliary battery one must do the following:
1.
Pull down on release handle above the exhaust pipe, see Picture B-P37.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE BATTERY COVER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING
/ EXHAUST IS HOT.
HOT EXHAUST WILL BURN.
Picture B-P37:
Location of battery cover release handle.
Picture B-P.38:
Auxiliary Battery.
2.
Slightly pull the bottom of the panel towards you to clear the underneath catch.
3.
Lift up on access door to remove.
4.
Remove wing nut at top of battery retaining rod and remove, see Picture B-P38.
5.
Slide out battery tray.
To reinstall reverse steps above.
CAUTION: BATTERY ACID CAN BURN SKIN AND CLOTHING. PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR
AND GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN HANDLING.
Observe all battery warnings and caution labels.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a group 27 lead acid auxiliary battery. It is recommended
that acid levels be checked at least once every 3 months.
See battery manufacturers maintenance
recommendations.
REPLACING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY:
Ensure that you...
Maintain a minimum of 3/8 inch clearance between the
battery posts and the top edge of the compartment.
Ensure that the battery cable hex nuts are tightened to 10
ft-lbs, see Picture B-P39.
Picture B-P39:
Auxiliary battery hex nut
posts on top of battery
DAILY LIVING
Page B.15
Printed in Canada
Copyright
Hanmar Motor Corporation 2001
Doc No:
FMSA0002
Rev:
01