4-26EcC8 Make sure the main switch (on applica-ble models) is “OFF” before working onthe battery.8 Reversal of the battery leads will dam-age the rectifier.8 Connect the RED lead first wheninstalling the battery and disconnectthe RED lead last when removing it.Otherwise, the electrical system can bedamaged.8 The electrical contacts of the batteryand cables must be clean and properlyconnected, or the battery will not startthe engine.Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+)terminal first.Then connect the BLACK lead to the NEG-ATIVE (-) terminal.1 Red lead2 Black lead3 BatteryEML40010CHECKING BOLTS AND NUTS1) Check that bolts securing the cylinderhead and engine and the nut securingthe flywheel are tightened with theirspecified tightening torques.2) Check the tightening torques of otherbolts and nuts.EMU01280Disconnecting the BatteryDisconnect the BLACK lead from the NEG-ATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnectthe RED lead from the POSITIVE (+) termi-nal.UPPER LEVELLOWER LEVEL901012qwe