Warning – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual

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Electrical System

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Model 6036 Legacy

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

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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