SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual User Manual

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Electrical System

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Model 6042 Legacy

Origin 7/02

g. Battery Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable (Fig. 9-49, 1),

from the battery (2). Disconnect the positive (+)
battery cable (3) from the battery.

2. Remove the battery retaining (hold-down) strap

hardware (Fig. 9-49, 4 and 5) and the retaining strap
(6).

3. Carefully slide the battery (Fig. 9-49, 2) out of the

battery tray, and remove the battery from the vehicle.

h. Battery Inspection, Cleaning and Drying

Note: The best time to clean the battery compartment is
when the battery is removed from the vehicle.

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 are 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.

Figure 9-49 Battery Cable Connections

and Hold-down Strap

Battery Installation

1. Carefully slide the battery (Fig. 9-49, 2) in the

battery compartment.

2. Install the battery retaining (hold-down) strap (Fig. 9-49,

6) and the retaining strap hardware (4 and 5). 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. Connect the positive (+) cable (Fig. 9 -49, 3)

to the

positive battery terminal post.

4. Connect the negative (–) cable (Fig. 9-49, 1) to the

negative battery terminal post.

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