Battery System (Service Information): Battery: Installation

WARNING:

To protect eyes from battery acid, a suitable pair of industrial grade safety glasses, should be worn when removing or servicing a battery.

WARNING:

To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of industrial grade heavy duty rubber gloves, should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.

WARNING:

Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.

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Install the battery (1) into the battery tray (2).
If equipped, position the battery vent tube through the hole in the bottom of the battery tray.

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Install the battery clamps (1, 3). Tighten the nut (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the negative battery cable onto the battery post. Lock the clamp (1).

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If removed, install the battery disconnect fuse (2). Tighten the nut (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the positive battery cable (5) to the fuse block. Tighten the nut (4) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
If removed, position the battery fuse block (3) and insert the clamp onto the positive battery post. Tighten the clamp nut (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the fasteners (2).

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Install the battery cover (1) and related fasteners (2, 3).