Removing and Installing Battery

Removing:

1. Park machine safely.

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove side panels.

4. Disconnect headlight harness at fan shroud.

5. 
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   Remove and retain grille mounting cap screws and nuts (A).

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6. Slide grill up.

7. CAUTION: Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

   Avoid the hazard by:

   1. Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.
   2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
   3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
   4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
   5. Use proper jump start procedure.
   
   

   If you spill acid on yourself:

   1. Flush your skin with water.
   2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.
   3. Flush your eyes with water for 15—30 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
   
   

   If acid is swallowed:

   1. Do not induce vomiting.
   2. Drink large amounts of water or milk, but do not exceed 2 L (2 quarts).
   3. Get medical attention immediately.
   
   

   
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   B - Negative (-) Cable

   C - Positive Terminal Cover

   D - Hold Down Bracket

   E - Vent Tube

   Disconnect black negative (-) cable (B) from battery terminal first.

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8. Slide red positive terminal cover (C) back and disconnect red positive (+) cable from battery terminal.

9. Remove hold down bracket (D) from both sides of battery tray.

10. Pull battery vent tube (E) from battery tray.

11. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Position battery in machine.

2. Route battery vent tube through hole in battery tray.

3. Install hold down brackets securing battery to battery tray.

4. Connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then attach negative (-) cable to battery.

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

6. Position red positive battery terminal cover on red positive (+) cable.

7. Slide grill back into position.

8. Install grille mounting cap screws and nuts.

9. Connect headlight harness at fan shroud.

10. Install side panels.

11. Lower hood.