142 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and re-
lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproduc-
tive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Battery Removal
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Make sure the ign itio n switch is
turned off.
•
Remove the seat (see Seat section
in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
•
Disconnect the negative (–) cable
from the (–) terminal.
•
Slide the red cap from the positive (+)
terminal.
•
Disconnect the positive (+) cable
from the (+) terminal.
•
Remove the band.
A. Red Cap and (+) Termin al
B. (–) Terminal
C. B and
•
Take the b attery out of the battery
case.
•
Clean the battery using a solution of
baking soda and water. Be sure that
the c able con nections are cle an.
Battery Installation
•
Place the battery on the battery case.