Service Manual

10.28
ELECTRICAL
LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
General Battery Information
NOTE: All Low Maintenance batteries are fully
charged and tested at the factory before installation.
Expected shelf life varies upon storage conditions.
As a general rule before placing the battery into
service, check the battery condition and charge
accordingly.
1. Check the date label on the side of the battery to calculate
when to check voltage. The battery should be checked
every 3 months.
2. Check the voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery should be 12.8 V or higher.
3. If the voltage is below 12.8 V, the battery will need to be
recharged.
Low Maintenance batteries are permanently sealed at the time of
manufacture. The use of lead-calcium and AGM technology
instead of lead-antimony allows the battery acid to be fully
absorbed. For this reason, a Low Maintenance battery case is
dark and the cell caps are not removable, since there is no need
to check electrolyte level.
NOTE: New Batteries: Batteries must be fully
charged before use or battery life will be reduced by
10-30% of full potential. Charge battery for 3-5 hours
at a current equivalent of 1/10 of the battery's rated
amp/hour capacity. Do not use the alternator to
charge a new battery.
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case and shorten
the life of the battery.
To service a Low Maintenance battery:
1. Remove battery from the vehicle.
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to determine
battery condition. This will determine the length of time
required to charge the battery to full capacity. Refer to
capacity table.
3. Charge battery using a variable rate charger.
Battery Removal
1. Remove the driver’s seat to access the battery and remove
battery holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed
by the positive (+) (red) cable.
3. Remove the battery.
Battery Installation
1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire brush.
Corrosion can be removed using a solution of one cup
water and one tablespoon baking soda. Rinse well with
clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly and reinstall battery, attaching
positive (+) (red) cable first and then the negative (-) (black)
cable. Coat terminals and bolt threads with Nyogel™
Grease (PN 2871329).
3. Reinstall the holder strap.
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!