• When replacing bulbs, ensure the proper bulb is used
and use a small amount of electrical grease in the sock-
ets to prevent corrosion.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Use a tire gauge to check the tire pressure; add or release air
as needed. See "Specifications" for correct cold tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated
tires could result in death or serious injury. Always
replace worn or damaged tires promptly. Always keep
tires inflated to proper cold tire inflation pressure.
Maintaining the Battery
WARNING
Batteries give off explosive gases during recharging.
Sparks can cause explosions, reulting in death or
serious injury.
Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high
short circuit current.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit ciga-
rette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate battery.
• DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
• Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
Removing and Installing the Battery
To remove the battery:
1. Unlock and open the battery compartment door (A,
Figure 17). Secure in the open position by rotating the
prop latch (B) down in front of the door.
B
Figure 17
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable(s) from the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal (A, Figure 18), and secure away
from the battery.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
• Failure to remove the black negative (-) battery
cable(s) first could cause sparks and/or an explosion
resulting in death or serious injury. Always remove the
black negative (-) battery cable(s) first.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery cable(s) from the
postive (+) battery terminal (B, Figure 18), and secure
away from the battery.
4. Loosen the hardware securing the battery hold-down (C,
Figure 18), and move the hold-down back away from the
battery.
5. Carefully remove the battery, and place in a well-ventilat-
ed area on a level surface.
A
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