SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free
battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals.
,&
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery
Removal
and Installation
Remove
(Figure
18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect
negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery from unit.
Install
(Figure
18)
1. Install battery on the unit.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Replace the battery cover.
1. Battery Cover
2. Negative (-)
Cable
3. Negative (-)
Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+)
Terminal
6. Positive (+)
cable
Figure 18
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure
18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect
negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (-)
_erminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
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