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Step Description
1.
Open the Engine Cover and locate the battery tray underneath the
air filter and next to the engine transmission on the driver’s side
(Fig. 37 and Fig.38, circled).
2.
Gently place the battery into the battery tray, and using the rubber
battery strap (Fig. 39, Top), secure the battery in place (Fig. 40).
3.
Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) pole of the
battery. Use an M6 x 12mm bolt and nut (Fig. 38, circled) which is
supplied with the battery using an M10 box end wrench. ENSURE
THE WRENCH DOES NOT TOUCH THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL
AND DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
4.
Connect the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) pole of the
battery. Use an M6 x 12mm bolt and nut (Fig. 39, circled) which is
Installing the battery
•
When INSTALLING the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL FIRST, and the NEGATIVE (-)
TERMINAL LAST.
•
When DISCONNECTING the battery, terminals should be disconnected in the REVERSE ORDER, negative
terminal first, then positive.
•
Always use the proper wrench size when tightening cable clamp nuts.
•
Do not use excessive force when tightening connections to the battery terminals.
•
Never allow both terminals to simultaneously make contact with an item, including yourself.
TOOLS NEEDED: 8mm box end wrench
Fig.37
Fig.38
Fig.40
supplied with the battery using an M10 box end wrench. ENSURE
THE WRENCH DOES NOT TOUCH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL
AND DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
5.
The use of petroleum-jelly (Vaseline) is not necessary to use on the
battery terminals, but there is no disadvantage in using it. Smear
lightly on the terminals. Do not use grease.
6.
Move the terminal covers over each terminal to protect them from
dust, debris, and water.
For technical questions call: 1-800-665-8685
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Fig.39
