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ELECTRICAL

NOTE LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY CHARGING
New Batteries: Batteries must be fully charged before If battery voltage is 12.8 V or less, the battery may need
use or battery life will be reduced by 10-30% of full recharging. When using an automatic charger, refer to
potential. Charge battery for 3-5 hours at a current the charger manufacturer's instructions for recharging.
equivalent of 1/10 of the battery's rated amp/hour When using a constant current charger, use the following
capacity. Do not use the alternator to charge a new guidelines for recharging.
battery. (Refer to Battery Activation and Maintenance
video PN 9917987) NOTE
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low after the end of charging.
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case and
shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the Battery
Maintenance Video (PN 9917987) for proper instruction WARNING
on servicing Low Maintenance batteries.
An overheated battery could explode, causing severe
TO SERVICE A LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY: injury or death. Always watch charging times carefully.
Stop charging if the battery becomes very warm to the
1. Remove battery from the vehicle.
touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to
determine battery condition. This will determine the
length of time required to charge the battery to full STATE OF VOLTAGE ACTION CHARGE
capacity. Refer to capacity table. CHARGE TIME
3. Charge battery using a variable rate charger. None, check
voltage at 3 None
100% 12.8-13 V mos. after Required
manufacture
date
12.5-12.8 May need slight
75-100% 3-6 Hours
V charge
12.0-12.5
50-75% Needs Charge 5-11 Hours
V
At least 13
11.5-12.0 hours,
25-50% Needs Charge
V verify state
of charge
11.5 V At least 20
0-25% Needs Charge
or less hours

LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
INSPECTION / REMOVAL
The battery is located on the rear, left-side of the frame.
1. Remove the seat and Disconnect holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.

CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and reinstall
the negative cable last!

3. Remove the battery.

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