MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (
A
, Figure 12).
2. Remove the battery hold-down strap (
B
) and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of
baking soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery hold-down strap (
B
).
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (
C
).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
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.
Figure 12. Cleaning Battery and Cables
A
B
C
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
Battery 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 in the Maintenance section.
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