!! WARNING !! Anytime service is performed on a battery, the following must be observed: Keep sparks, open fl a- me, cigarettes or any other fl ame away. Always wear safety glasses. Protect skin and clothing when handling batteries. When servicing battery in enclosed space, keep the area well-ventilated. !! CAUTION !! Do not charge the battery while it is in the ATV with the battery termi- nals connected. 6. Place the battery into position in the ATV and secure with the hold- down bracket. 7. Attach the vent tube and check the vent tube to make sure it is not crimped and that it is properly secu- red to the frame. 8. Clean the battery posts and ca- ble ends. 9.
Connect cables to the proper terminals. Connect the negative cable last. 3. Remove the vent plugs; then (if necessary) fi ll the battery with dis- tilled water to the MAX level indica- ted on the battery. 4. Charge the battery at 1,4 amps for 10 hours. To charge the battery, use the follo- wing procedure: !! CAUTION !! Never exceed the standard char- ging rate. !! CAUTION !! Be sure to connect the positive cable to the positive terminal and the negative cable to the negative terminal! 1. Remove the battery hold-down bracket. 2. Remove the negative battery cable; then remove the positive cable and the battery vent tube. Remove the battery. 5.
After charging, check fl uid level and fi ll with distilled water as ne- cessary; then install vent plugs. !! WARNING !! Avoid contact with skin and eyes. !! CAUTION !! Before installing the battery, make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Page 41