Service - 36
SERVICING BATTERY
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is
poisonous and can cause serious burns.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep skin protected.
• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
• If electrolyte is splashed in eyes, fl ush imme-
diately with water for 15-30 minutes and seek
medical attention.
• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, fl ush
immediately with water and get medical atten-
tion, if necessary.
The battery produces a fl ammable and explo-
sive gas. The battery may explode.
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across bat-
tery posts.
• Remove negative cable fi rst when discon-
necting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY
Removing:
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Tilt the seat plate forward and prop in place.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable (A).
6. Disconnect the positive battery cable (B).
A
B
7. Loosen fastener (C) and remove battery clamp.
8.
C
Slide battery out of battery compartment.
Installing:
1. Slide battery into battery compartment.
2. Install battery clamp over battery fl ange and
fasten. Do not over tighten.
3. Connect positive battery cable to the positive
battery terminal fi rst, then connect the negative
battery cable to the negative battery terminal.
4. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent
corrosion.
CLEANING BATTERY AND TERMINALS
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage parking brake and shut off engine.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Disconnect and remove battery.
5. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons
of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful
not to get the soda solution into the cell.
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