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U1 Battery Installation
(Figures 19 and 20)
1. Remove factory battery. See “Remove
Factory-Installed Battery” on page 26.
NOTE:
Be sure to cut cable tie connecting
positive battery cable to battery hold down
bracket.
2. Set battery inside the frame, underneath
the seat with terminals positioned as
shown (Figure 20).
3. Place battery hold down bracket on top
of the battery. Attach the curved end of
the bracket in the upper mounting hole
in the wall of the frame (Figure 19).
4. Position bolt through the mounting hole
nearest to the battery and through
mounting bracket. Secure with nut.
IMPORTANT:
Tighten nut until battery is
secure and will not move or rattle in the
frame.
5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
6. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
7. Tip seat back. See “TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD” on page 22.
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 18)
1. Tip seat forward. See “TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD” on page 22.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back. See “TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD” on page 22.
Charging the Battery
(Figure 18)
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
•
External Contact: Flush with water.
•
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
•
Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
•
In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers’ for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit. See “Factory-
Installed Battery Removal and
Installation” on page 26.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead of charger to negative (–) terminal.
Figure 20
1. Positive (+) Terminal
2. Positive (+) Cable
3. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
4. Battery
5. Negative (–) Terminal
6. Negative (–) Cable
7. Nut
8. Bolt
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WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let the battery thaw before
charging.
