SkyTrak 3606 Service Manual - Manual (Page 366)

Section 10
10-48 Model 3606 • Origin 10/99
2. Continue with the jump starting instructions found
under C. Jump Starting in Section 2.12.15 Battery.
g. Battery Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the
battery (Fig. 10–38). Disconnect the positive (+)
battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery retaining (“hold-down”) strap
hardware and the retaining strap (Fig. 10–38).
3. Carefully remove the battery from the vehicle.
Note: The best time to clean the battery compartment is
when the battery is removed from the vehicle.
Figure 10–38. Disconnect the negative (-)
and positive (+) battery terminals.
h. Battery Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the
battery (Fig. 10–38). Disconnect the positive (+)
battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the rear engine cover (Fig. 10–39), the
battery retaining (“hold-down”) strap hardware, the
retaining strap (Fig. 10–38) and the battery.
Note: The best time to clean the battery compartment is
when the battery is removed from the vehicle.
i. Battery Inspection, Cleaning and Drying
1. Periodically inspect the battery for accumulation of
dirt or corrosion on the battery, terminals, cable ends,
and battery retaining hardware. Also check that the
battery case and cover is not cracked or leaking, and
that the terminal posts are not broken or loose.
2. Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water and
obtain a non-metallic scrub brush. Dip the brush in
the mixture and scrub the battery and cable
terminals. Also clean the battery mounting area on
the vehicle frame before replacing the battery.
3. Dry the battery with a clean, lint-free cloth.
j. Battery Installation
1. Carefully place the battery (Fig. 10–38) in the battery
compartment.
2. Install the battery retaining (“hold-down”) strap and
the retaining strap hardware. Attach the strap
properly to help prevent the battery from shifting,
moving and vibrating. Vibration is harmful to a
battery. DO NOT overtighten the fasteners.
3. Install the rear engine cover (Fig. 10–39).
4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive battery
terminal post.
5. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative battery
terminal post.
Figure 10–39. The rear engine cover is located
to the rear of the battery.
WARNING: Any other procedure than that out-
lined in these instructions could result in:
• Personal injury caused by electrolyte spewing
out of the top vent holes on the battery.
• Personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion;
• Damage to the starting systems of both vehi-
cles.
OS1040
Positive (+)
Terminal
Retaining
Strap
Negative (-)
Terminal
Battery
Auxiliary Function
Manifold
Battery
MS2100
Rear engine cover