Service manual

CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
90-861329--1 MARCH 1999 Page 4C-29
Batteries
Battery Cables
Select proper size positive (+) and negative (–) battery cables, using chart. Battery should
be located as close to engine as possible.
IMPORTANT: Terminals must be soldered to cable ends to ensure good electrical
contact. Use electrical grade (resin flux) solder only. Do not use acid flux solder as
it may cause corrosion and a subsequent failure.
Cable Length
Cable Gauge
Up to 3 - 1/2 ft (1.1m) 4 (25 mm
2
)
3-1/2 - 6 ft (1.1-1.8m) 2 (35mm
2
)
6 ft - 7-1/2 ft (1.8-2.3m) 1 (50mm
2
)
7-1/2 - 9-1/2 ft (2.3-2.9m) 0 (50mm
2
)
9-1/2 - 12 ft (2.9-3.7m) 00 (70mm
2
)
12 - 15 ft (3.7-4.6m) 000 (95mm
2
)
15 - 19 ft (4.6-5.8m) 0000 (120m
2
)
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