NOTICE
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
1. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant to negative and positive terminals.
2. Slide battery into tray.
3. Hook top of battery strap to battery tray mount on top of battery. Install strap fastener. Tighten to 8.1–10.8 N·m (72–96 in-lbs).
WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
4. See Figure 1. Install positive terminal screw through main fuse cable (1) then main positive battery cable (2). Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
5. Cover terminal with rubber boot.
NOTE
See Figure 2. Route negative battery cable behind fuse block wire harness.
6. Install screw through negative battery cable and into negative battery terminal. Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
7. Install main fuse.
8. Mount fuse block to oil tank.
9. Install left side cover.
10. Install seat.
1Main fuse
2Positive cable
Figure 1. Positive Terminal
Figure 2. Negative Battery Cable Under Fuse Block Wire Harness