Disconnection and Removal
WARNINGDisconnect negative (-) 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. (00049a)
- Remove the seat. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats and follow procedure for the appropriate model.
- If equipped with security system siren, turn the ignition switch ON with the hands-free fob present to disarm the security system.
- See Figure 1. Loosen bolt and remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
- Loosen bolt and remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal.
- Lift battery from battery box within oil tank cavity.
Installation and Connection
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery terminal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals. (00216a)
WARNINGConnect 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)
WARNINGDo not allow positive (+) battery cable to contact ground with negative (-) cable connected. Resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00069a)
| 1. | Place the fully charged battery into the battery box located within oil tank cavity, terminal side forward. | |
| 2. | Attach battery positive cable (+) (red) to battery positive (+) terminal. | |
| 3. | Tighten fastener to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
| 4. | Attach battery negative cable (black) to battery negative (-) terminal. | |
| 5. | Tighten fastener to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
NOTICE Keep battery clean and lightly coat terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Failure to do so could result in damage to battery terminals. (00217a) | ||
| 6. | Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to both battery terminals. | |
| WARNING After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b) | ||
| 7. | Install seat. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats and follow procedure for the appropriate model. |
| 1 | Battery frame ground |
| 2 | Negative battery cable |
| 3 | Positive battery cable |
Figure 1. Battery Connections