HOME 3. Install battery with terminals facing upward. Do not reverse the charger connections described in the following steps or the charging system of the motorcycle could be damaged. (00214a) sm04762 2. Connect red battery charger lead to the positive (+) ter- minal of the battery. 4 2 3. Connect black battery charger lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. 3 NOTE If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the negative lead to the chassis ground. Be sure that the ignition and all electrical accessories are turned off. 1 4 5 4. Step away from the battery and turn on the charger. See the charging instructions in Table 1-9 . 1.
Positive battery teminal hold down bolt (located under boot) 2. Negative battery terminal bolt 3. Hold down strap 4. Tabs (strap anchor points, one located under battery tray) 5. Throttle cables Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00067a) 5. After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the black battery charger lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Figure 1-27. Battery Installed 4. Verify proper routing of throttle cables. 6.
Disconnect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. 5. Stretch hold down strap over top of battery. Latch hold down strap to tab on top of battery caddy. 7. Mark the charging date on the battery. 6. Connect positive battery cable first. Tighten terminal bolt to 6-10 Nm (53-89 in-lbs ) and cover terminal with pro- tective terminal boot. 8. Perform either a conductance test or load test to determine the condition of the battery. See the electrical diagnostic manual. 9. If charging battery because voltmeter test reading was below 12.6 V, perform voltmeter test. See the electrical diagnostic manual. 7.
Connect negative battery cable and tighten terminal bolt to 6-10 Nm (53-89 in-lbs ). NOTE Battery must sit flat on bottom of tray pad. Verify that battery does not sit on front edge of tray pad. INSTALLATION/CONNECTION 8. Remove covering over throttle bodies. 9. Install airbox. See 1.5 AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM . Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a) 10. Install maxi-fuse and side cover. 11. Close seat. STORAGE Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery ter- minal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals.
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