Removing and Installing Battery

Removing

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

   CAUTION: The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

   • Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.
   • Wear eye protection and gloves.
   • Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
   • Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 16°C (60°F).
   
   

2. 
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   Remove retainer knob (A), and remove battery cover (B).

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3. 
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   Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (C).

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4. Slide back red cover (D) and disconnect positive (+) battery cable (E).

5. Remove battery (F) from battery holder (G).

Installing

1. Place battery in battery holder. Ensure that the terminals are oriented correctly.

2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable first, then negative (-) battery cable.

3. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.

4. Slide cover over battery terminal.

5. Install battery cover, and secure using retainer knob.