Content Source: 2019 Indian Scout Bobber Owner’s Manual (9929713 R04) > Maintenance Chapter

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Battery Installation

WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
NOTICE
Do not remove the battery cables while the engine is running. Doing so may damage the Electronic Control Unit (ECM). Take great care not to reverse the battery leads when installing the battery. Reverse power applied to the ECM will damage it instantly.
  1. Inspect the battery box for damage. Be sure pads are in good condition and properly located.
  2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean. Apply a light film of dielectric grease to the terminal bolt threads.
  3. Carefully position the battery into the battery box with the negative (-) terminal toward the front of the motorcycle.
  4. Make sure the positive (+) cable is routed horizontally and perpendicular to the long side of the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) battery terminal. Reapply the rubber protective cover over the top of the positive battery terminal.
    TORQUE: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
  5. Install the negative (-) ground cable last.
    TORQUE: 45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
  6. Reinstall the battery hold-down strap.
    TORQUE: 96 in-lbs (10.8 Nm)
  7. Reinstall the seat. See the Seat Removal / Installation section for directions.

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