SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 416)

Electrical System
9.64 Model 6036 Legacy
f. Jump-Starting with an Auxiliary (“Booster”)
Battery
Note: Use this information in addition to that found in
the Model 6036 Legacy Owners/Operators Manual.
Both the auxiliary or “booster” battery and the discharged
battery should be treated carefully when using jumper
cables. Follow the following procedure exactly, and DO
NOT cause sparks to occur:
1. Engage the park brake of the booster vehicle and
place its transmission in NEUTRAL (N). DO NOT
allow both vehicles to touch each other in any
manner, as this could establish a ground connection
and counteract the jump-starting process.
2. Continue with the jump-starting instructions found in
the Model 6036 Legacy Owners/Operators Manual.
g. Battery Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (Fig. 9-36,
1) from the battery (2). Disconnect the positive (+)
battery cable (3) from the battery.
2. Remove the battery retaining (hold-down) strap
hardware (Fig. 9-36, 4 and 5) and the retaining strap
(6).
3. Carefully slide the battery (Fig. 9-36, 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 9-36 Battery Cable Connections
and Hold-down Strap
i. Battery Installation
1. Carefully slide the battery (Fig. 9-36, 2) in the
battery compartment.
2. Install the battery retaining (hold-down) strap
(Fig. 9-36, 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 -36, 3) to the
positive battery terminal post.
4. Connect the negative (-) cable (Fig. 9-36, 1) to the
negative battery terminal post.
WARNING:
Any other procedure other
than that outlined 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
vehicles.
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