ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Battery
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 12-33
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Mineral Content
For the longest battery life, distilled water should be used in the battery. However, if tap water is going to be
used, contact your local water department to be sure mineral contents are below the levels listed in the fol-
lowing table. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Contact your local water department for mineral content analysis.
Battery Removal
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 12-1 and DANGER on page 12-31.
1. Chock the wheels and set the park brake.
2. Access the engine compartment.
2.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is engaged.
3. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable (–) first (Figure 12-1, Page 12-2).
4. Remove the battery hold-down clamp from the battery.
5. Lift the battery from the vehicle. See following WARNING.
∆ WARNING
• Keep the battery in an upright position to prevent electrolyte leakage. Tipping the battery
beyond a 45° angle in any direction can allow a small amount of electrolyte to leak out of the
vent hole. Do not exceed this 45° angle when lifting, carrying or installing battery. The battery
acid could cause severe personal injury when accidentally coming in contact with the skin or
eyes, and could damage clothing.
Charging the Battery
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 12-1 and DANGER on page 12-31.
1. Charge the battery using an automotive type 12-volt battery charger. Follow all warnings and proce-
dures supplied by the battery charger manufacturer.
2. Attach the positive charger cable (+) to the positive (+) battery post.
3. Attach the negative charger cable (–) to the negative (–) battery post.
4. The battery may be charged with a slow charge (3-10 amps) or a fast charge (20-30 amps). Charge
until the specific gravity reaches 1.250. See following WARNING.
∆ WARNING
• If the battery case feels hot (approximately 125 °F (52 °C) or more), emits gases, or fluid boils
from vents, stop charging immediately. Failure to stop charging battery when any of these
conditions are present could result in an explosion, personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
• Do not disconnect the DC leads and battery when the charger is on. The resulting arcing
between the DC leads and battery post could cause an explosion.
• If the charger must be stopped, disconnect the AC supply cord from the wall outlet before
disconnecting the DC leads from the battery. Allow the battery to cool to room temperature
and resume charging battery at a lower amp rate.
