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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: FE400 ENGINE
Battery Installation
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12-28.
1. Place the battery into the vehicle with the battery posts facing the engine.
2. Secure the battery to the vehicle with the clamp and install bolt, washer and lock nut and tighten to 12
ft-lb (16.3 N·m).
3. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten the terminals to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m)
(Figure 12-1, Page 12-1). Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
4. Pioneer 1200:
4.1. Return the seat support to its original position by rotating it 90° clockwise. Install the armrests using
four bolts, eight washers and four lock nuts and tighten bolts (8) to 13 ft-lb (17.6 N·m).
See Figure 4-2, Section 4, Page 4-5.
4.2. Install both seats
4.3. Check the park brake and differential lock lever for proper adjustment and operation.
5. Pioneer 1200SE:
5.1. Install the choke cable end into the choke lever and attach the support bracket with an #8 x 1/2-inch
screw and tighten to 15 in-lb (1.7 N·m).
5.2. Install the rear seat.
Battery Storage
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12-28.
1. Keep the battery clean and free of corrosion. See Preventive Maintenance on page 12-29.
2. The battery cables should be disconnected from the vehicle so it can be connected to the charger. The
battery can be left in the vehicle. Disconnect the negative (–) cable first. See WARNING "To avoid unin-
tentionally starting..." in General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Fully charge the battery prior to storage.
4. Store in a cool, dry area. The colder the area in which the battery is stored, the less the battery will self-
discharge. A battery stored at 0 °F (-17.8 °C) will discharge very little over a four-month period. A battery
stored at 80 °F (27 °C) will have to be recharged every few weeks.
5. Check the state of charge periodically. A battery that is discharged and left in a cold environment can
freeze and crack. If the specific gravity drops below 1.220, the battery should be recharged. See follow-
ing WARNING.
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WARNING
• If the battery is frozen or the container is bulged, discard battery. A frozen battery can
explode.
6. The frequency of recharging required depends on the temperature of the storage area, but it is recom-
mended that the battery be monitored for state of charge every month. Also, if the storage area is
unheated in a cold climate and recharging is required, it is recommended that the area be heated to at
least 60 °F (16 °C) prior to charging. The battery will not charge effectively in cold temperatures for the
same reasons that it does not discharge as rapidly in cold temperatures.
Charging a Dead Battery
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12-28.
The vehicle is equipped with a starter/generator. The generator is not designed to charge a dead battery. If the
vehicle battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a properly rated automotive type charger.
See following WARNING.
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