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Maintenance
Figure 45. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
A
B
Battery Maintenance
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1
battery.
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, follow the steps under
Cleaning the Battery & Cables
in the Regular Maintenance section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules section of this book. Charge the
battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the
electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature
is at least 60° F). Do not charge at rate higher than 10 amps.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable first (B, Figure 45).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling
electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the
battery.
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to
the frame by a tool.
