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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an
explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
Always keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. If cleaning is
necessary, remove corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and dry off
with clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly.
BATTERY REMOVAL
If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one tablespoon
baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the vehicle.
To remove the battery, do the following:
1. Unlatch the front rack latches and open the front rack.
2. Remove the two battery hold down strap screws
vehicle.
3. Disconnect the negative (-) black cable
(+) red cable
4. Carefully lift the battery out of the vehicle.
To reduce the chance of sparks when installing the battery, always install the
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negative (-) cable last.
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first. Then disconnect the positive
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and remove strap from
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