SERVICE
Removing the Battery 1. Tilt the seat forward and fasten in place with the seat prop.
Cleaning the Battery and Terminals 1. Remove the battery from the power unit. 2. Wash the battery with a solution of 60 mL (4 table - spoons) of baking soda to 3.8 liters (1 gallon) of water. Do not allow the soda solution to get into the battery cells. 3. Rinse the battery with clean water. 4. Clean the battery posts and battery cable termi- nals with a wire brush. DANGER Batteries produce explosive gases. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area where the gases produced by charging can dissipate. Do not charge where the battery could be exposed to sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition. Never charge a frozen battery, as it may explode. Allow the battery to warm up and inspect for cracks or damage before charging. To preserve optimum battery performance and life, do not allow the battery to stand in a discharged state for long periods of time. If the battery is not being used, check the battery voltage every 30 days and recharge the battery if the voltage drops to 12.4 volts or lower. Keep the battery fully charged in cold weather to pre- vent damage due to freezing. 1. If possible, remove the battery from the power unit before charging. 2. Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific charging instructions. 5. Reinstall the battery. Charging the Battery 3. If electrolyte is expelled or excessive gassing oc- curs, or if the temperature of the battery exceeds 52° C (125° F), charging must be temporarily stopped to permit cooling. After cooling, reduce the charging rate before starting the charger again.
2. Remove the left foot platform panel (A). 3. Disconnect the negative (-) bat - tery cable (B). 4. Disconnect the positive (+) bat - tery cable (C).
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5. Remove the battery retainer (D). 6. Slide the battery forward out of the battery com- partment. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment with the negative (-) post to the rear. 2. Install the battery retainer and torque the bolt to 24 Nm (210 in-lbs). 3. Install the left foot platform panel and torque the bolt to 11 Nm (100 in-lbs). 4. Connect the positive (+) battery cable to the posi - tive battery post first. 5. Connect the negative (-) battery cable to the nega - tive battery post last. 6. Apply dielectric grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion. 7. Place the covers back over the battery terminals.
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