Removing and Installing Battery

Removing:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove front grille.

4. 
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   A - Black Negative (-) Cable

   B - Red Positive Terminal Cover

   C - Red Positive (+) Cable

   D - Capscrews

   E - Hold-Down Bracket

   Disconnect black negative (-) cable (A) from battery first.

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5. Slide red positive terminal cover (B) back and disconnect red positive (+) cable (C).

6. Loosen capscrews (D), to loosen hold-down bracket (E) on each side of battery.

7. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Install battery into machine. Be sure battery is seated against backstop.

2. Check manifold caps to be sure vent holes are open.

3. Connect positive (+) cable to battery positive (+) terminal first, then negative (-) cable to battery negative (-) terminal.

4. Apply spray lubricant on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

5. Make sure battery is positioned correctly, and tighten battery hold-down assembly. Do not overtighten.

6. Install front grille.

7. Lower hood.