Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 125)

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Maintenance
Battery Installation
WARNING! Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery
cables can result in an explosion and cause serious injury or death.
When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black)
cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative
(black) cable last.
NOTICE: Do not remove the battery cables while the engine is
running. Doing so may damage the Electronic Control Unit
(ECU). Take great care not to reverse the battery leads
when installing the battery. Reverse power applied to the
ECU will damage it instantly.
1. Inspect the battery box and cover for damage. Be sure
pads are in good condition and properly located.
2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean.
Apply a light film of dielectric grease to the terminal
bold threads.
3. Carefully position the battery into the battery box with
the negative (-) terminal toward the front of the
motorcycle.
4. Make sure the positive (+)
cable is routed horizontally
and perpendicular to the long
side of the battery. Connect
the positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
Torque: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
5. Install the negative (-) cable
last. Route the starter ground
cable beneath the frame
ground cable on the negative battery terminal.
Torque: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
6. Reinstall the battery cover and fastener.
Torque: 84 in-lbs (9.5 Nm)
7. Reinstall the seat. See page 118.
Positive (+) Cable