Service manual

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INSP
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ELECTRICAL
3. Inspect:
• Specific gravity
Out of specification
→
Charge.
4. Install:
• Filler caps
CAUTION:
Before installation, rinse off any fluid from
the battery box and battery and make sure
that the battery is dry before installing it.
Specific gravity at 20 °C (68 °F):
1.28
Charging current:
1.9 amps
×
10 hrs
5. Install:
• Battery breather hose
1
• Battery
• Battery positive lead
2
• Battery negative lead
3
• Bands
CAUTION:
• Connect the positive lead to the battery
terminal first.
• Make sure the battery leads are con-
nected properly. Reversing the leads can
seriously damage the electrical system.
• Make sure that the battery breather hose is
properly connected and is not obstructed.
• Coat the terminals with a water resistant
grease to minimize terminal corrosion.
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