PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9. Connect and tighten the positive
battery lead to the battery’s posi-
tive (+) terminal.
10. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery’s nega-
tive (-) terminal.
11. Install the seat.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages.
1. Battery breather hose
1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
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