2005 Polaris Touring Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 131

2005 Polaris Touring Cruiser Manual

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MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Before installing the battery, make sure it is fully charged and clean. Slide the battery into position in the battery tray. Connect the positive ( + ) battery cables, tighten securely and install the red boot. Connect the negative ( - ) cables, tighten securely. Be sure cables have adequate side cover clearance. Caution • Connecting the negative cable first can produce an electric shock that could result in damage or injury. • Connecting the battery cables to the wrong terminals can severely damage the electrical system. 5. Reinstall the battery hold-down strap. 6. Reinstall the left side cover. Battery Strap Protective Cover Positive Cable Charging Lead Positive Terminal Toward the Front Red Lead 128 Main Cable Lead

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Installation
1.
Before installing the battery, make sure it is fully charged and clean.
2.
Slide the battery into position in the battery tray.
3.
Connect the positive ( + ) battery cables, tighten securely and install the red boot.
4.
Connect the negative ( - ) cables, tighten securely. Be sure cables have adequate side cover clearance.
Connecting the negative cable first can produce an electric shock that could result in damage or injury.
Connecting the battery cables to the wrong terminals can severely damage the electrical system.
Caution
5.
Reinstall the battery hold-down strap.
6.
Reinstall the left side cover.
Battery Strap
Positive Terminal
Toward the Front
Charging
Lead
Main
Cable
Lead
Red
Lead
Positive
Cable
Protective
Cover