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Battery Maintenance

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect

the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not

done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to

the frame by a tool.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.  Disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) cables first.
2.  Disconnect the POSITIVE (red) cables last.
3.  Remove the battery as shown in Figure 9.
4.  Clean the battery platform with a solution of baking soda

and water.

5. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire

brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.

6. Coat the assembled terminals with petroleum jelly or

non-conducting grease.

7.  Install the battery.
  8. Connect the POSITIVE (red) cables first.
9.  Connect the  NEGATIVE (black) cables last.

Charging the Battery

WARNING

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the

gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the

battery well during charging.

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may

be the result of a defect in the charging system or other

electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause

of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the

battery, follow the steps under

Cleaning the Battery and

Cables

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by

the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings

included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge

the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher

than 10 amps.
If you need to replace the battery, see the

Cleaning the

Battery and Cables

section.

Changing the Engine Oil

Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be

disposed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.

Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer

for safe disposal/recycling facilities.

Remove Oil

1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug

wire (

, Figure 5) and keep it away from the spark plug.

2. Remove the dipstick (

3. Remove the oil drain cap as shown in Figure 12. Drain

the oil into an approved container.

4. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap.

Changing the Oil Filter

For replacement intervals, see the Maintenance Chart.
1. Drain the oil from the engine. See Remove Oil section.
2. Remove the oil filter (A, Figure 13) and dispose of

properly.

3. Before you install the new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil

filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.

4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts

the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4

turns.

5. Add oil. See Add Oil section.
6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up,

check for oil leaks.

7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at

the FULL mark on the dipstick.

Add Oil

  •  Place engine level.
  •  Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
  •  See the Specifications section for oil capacity.
1.   Remove the dipstick (