16. TRO UBLESHOOTING 16.6 IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED 16.6.1 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY Before removing the battery, remove the ground cable (normally con- nected to the negative - terminal). If any tool touches between the positive terminal and the chassis, there is danger of sparks being generated. Loosen the nut of the terminal and remove the wires from the battery. When installing the battery, connect the ground cable last. Insert the hole of the terminal on the battery and tighten the nut. Tightening torque:
Tightening battery terminal:9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m) PC130/150LGP-6K ENG 2-99 WARNING • When checking or handling the battery, stop the engine and turn the starting switch key to the OFF position before start- ing. • The battery generates hydrogen gas, so there is danger of ex- plosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes near the battery,or do anything that will cause sparks. • Battery electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid, and it will attack your clothes and skin. If it gets on your clothes or on your skin, wash it immediately off with large amounts of water. If it gets in your eyes, wash it out with fresh water and consult a doctor.
• When handling battery, always wear protective goggles. • When removing the battery, first disconnect the cable from the ground (normally, from the negative - terminal). When install- ing, install the positive + terminal first. If a tool touches the cable connecting the positive terminal and the chassis, there is danger that it will cause sparks. • If the terminals are loose, there is danger that the defective contact may generate sparks that will cause an explosion. When installing the terminals, install them tightly. • When removing of installing, check which is the positive + terminal and negative - terminal. WARNING