Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen - Owner's Manual > Removing the battery

Warning

Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
• Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
• Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
• Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
• Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and battery gases get into the eyes.

Caution

Danger of accidents Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the battery is discharged or missing.

• Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.

Preparatory work

• Switch off the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
• Remove the seat.

Main work

• Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2.

• Disconnect negative cable 3 from the battery.
• Pull back positive terminal cover 4.
• Disconnect positive cable 5 from the battery.
• Detach rubber band 6.
• Pull the battery up and out of the battery holder.

Main work

• Position the battery in the battery holder.

Battery (HTZ12A-BS)

• Reconnect rubber band 1.
• Position positive cable 2 and mount and tighten the screw.
• Position positive terminal cover 3.
• Position negative cable 4; mount and tighten the screw.

• Position tool set 5 and mount rubber bands 6.

Finishing work

• Mount the seat.
• Set the clock.

Recharging the battery

Warning

Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
• Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
• Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
• Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
• Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
• Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and battery gases get into the eyes.

Note

Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.

• Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
• Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.

Note

Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.

• Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regulations.

Info

Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.

The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.

Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.

If the charging current, charging voltage, or charging time is exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This reduces the battery capacity.

If the battery is depleted by repeated starting, the battery must be charged immediately.

If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfated, destroying the battery.

The battery is maintenance-free. The acid level does not have to be checked.

Preparatory work

• Switch off the ignition by turning the ignition key to the position .
• Remove the seat.
• Remove the battery.

Main work

• Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.

Guideline

The battery charger must be suitable for the vehicle battery.

Info

Never remove cover 1.

Charge the battery to a maximum of 10% of the capacity specified on battery housing 2.

• Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect from the battery.

Guideline

Finishing work

• Install the battery.
• Mount the seat.
• Set the clock.

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