SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 798)

9.207 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Electrical System
g. Battery Removal
Applies To Serial Numbers: 8042, 13198 - 18990,
10042 13198 - 19030, 10054, 13198 - 19079
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (1), from the
battery (2). Disconnect the positive (+) battery
cable (3) from the battery.
2. Remove the battery retaining (hold-down) strap
hardware (4 and 5) and the retaining strap (6).
3. Carefully slide the battery (2) out of the battery tray,
and remove the battery from the vehicle.
Applies To Serial Numbers: 8042, 18991 - 19987,
10042 19031 - 19987, 10054, 19080 - 19987 And
8042/10042/10054, 0160002332 & After
1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) ground cables (7)
and positive (+) cables (8) from the batteries (12).
2. Remove the battery hold-down nuts (9), threaded
hold-down rods (10), and hold-down bracket (11).
Remove batteries (12) from the vehicle. Store
batteries in a cool dry area.
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.
i. Battery Installation
Applies To Serial Numbers: 8042, 13198 - 18990,
10042 13198 - 19030, 10054, 13198 - 19079
1. Carefully slide the battery (2) in the battery
compartment.
2. Install the battery retaining (hold-down) strap (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 (3) to the positive
battery terminal post.
4. Connect the negative (-) cable (1) to the negative
battery terminal post.
Applies To Serial Numbers: 8042, 18991 - 19987,
10042 19031 - 19987, 10054, 19080 - 19987 And
8042/10042/10054, 0160002332 & After
1. Install the batteries (12), hold-down bracket (11),
threaded hold-down rods (10) and hold-down
nuts (9).
2. Connect the positive (+) battery cables (8) and
negative (-) battery cables (7) to the batteries (12).
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