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SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.

Battery Type: KMX 14-BS
Battery Capacity: 12 V 12 Ah

For maintenance free battery preparation see the Batteries Chapter in the Cyclepedia Common Service Manual.

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Removal

Remove the seat. See the Seat ^[3] topic for more information.

The battery is mounted under the front of the seat.

Free the batter leads from their clamps.

Remove the negative battery cable first with a #3 Phillips or 10 mm socket.

Pull back the red cover. Remove the positive battery cable after the negative battery cable has been removed with a #3 Phillips or 10 mm socket.

Loosen the three battery bracket bolts with a 10 mm socket. Remove the battery bracket bolts and washers.

Lift off the battery bracket.

Remove the battery.

Testing

You will need a digital multimeter to inspect the battery.

Special Tool – Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Voltage

Check the battery voltage with a multi-meter. Place the positive probe onto the positive battery terminal and the negative probe to the negative battery terminal. If the battery reads under 12.8 V it is undercharged.

Installation

Install the battery. Fit the battery bracket into place.

Install the battery bracket bolts and washers. Tighten the three battery bracket bolts securely with a 10 mm socket.

Connect the positive cable to the positive batter terminal and thread in the terminal screw. Tighten the screw securely with a #3 Phillips or 10 mm socket. Slide the red cover over the terminal.

Connect the negative battery cable and install the screw with a #3 Phillips or 10 mm socket.

Secure the battery leads with the clamps.