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Service Electrical - 35
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Service Electrical
Checking the Battery
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•Recharge, if necessary, at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. (See
Charging the Battery in this section.)
Removing and Installing the Battery
1. Turn ignition key off and raise seat.
2. Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).
3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (B).
4. Remove red cover (C) from positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove positive (+) cable from battery.
5. Remove battery.
6. Install the battery following these steps in reverse order.
(See Connect the Battery in the Assembly section.)
Clean Battery and Terminals
1. Turn ignition key off and raise seat.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Sulfuric acid in battery
electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to
burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause
blindness if splashed into eyes.
Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or
dripping electrolyte.
Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid
is splashed into eyes.
If acid is swallowed, get medical attention
immediately.
DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service
battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty
and lead to possible injury.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always remove
negative (-) battery cable first, and install it last,
to prevent electrical short circuit to chassis.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery gas can
explode, to avoid injury:
- Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte
level.
- Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
- Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp
first and replace it last.
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C
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