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TECHNICAL DATA
PARTS INSTALLATION
BATTERY
Formula 500 De Luxe Only
During vehicle preparation, the battery can be ac-
tivated as described in
Shop Manual.
Battery Removal
Remove belt guard.
Remove air intake silencer.
Unfasten battery retaining strips.
Open strips and lift battery protective boot.
Step
:Detach and open
Step
:Lift battery protective boot
Withdraw battery from vehicle.
Battery Installation
NOTE:
Before reinstalling battery and air silencer
check oil pump lever adjustment.
Install vent tube on battery.
Connect RED positive cable and RED wire to pos-
itive battery terminal.
Connect BLACK negative cable LAST.
Connect vent tube to vehicle fitting on front
frame, as shown.
BATTERY CONNECTION
1. Vent tube on fitting
Apply silicone dielectric grease (P/N 413 7017 00) on
battery posts and connectors.
Ensure vent tube is properly installed on battery
elbow, then install protective boot over battery.
Close and fasten retaining strips as shown on the
next photo.
BATTERY PROTECTIVE BOOT INSTALLED
Ensure that vent tube is not kinked or blocked.
Reinstall air silencer.
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CAUTION
Prior to charging the battery, always remove
it from the vehicle to prevent electrolyte
spillage. Do not charge an installed battery.
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WARNING
Always connect the battery cables exactly in
the specified order. Connect RED positive ca-
ble first, then BLACK negative ground cable.
A06E1BB
1
2
1
2
A03H1SA
1
A03H1WA