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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery
Battery Charging
Do not connect the charger cables t o the battery unless the charger is
unplugged.
When using a battery charger,
connect the battery to the
charger before plugging in and
turning on the charger. This
prevents the possibility of sparks
at the terminals, which could
ignite the battery gases.
1. Remove the caps from the
cells (1). Add distilled water
if necessary to bring the electrolyte up to the proper level.
2. Connect the battery to the charger. Set the charging rate at 1. 9 amps,
plug in the charger and charge the battery for ten hours.
NOTE: If the electrolyte temperature rises above 115°F(45°C) during
charging, reduce the char ging rate to lower the temperature. Increase
the charging time.
3. After the battery is charged, check the fluid level. If it dropped, add
distilled water to bring the electrolyte up to the proper level.
4. Check the results of charging. The specific gravity of each cell
must be 1.26 at room temperature. The voltage should be 14.5 -
15.5 V during charging and 12.2 -12.8 V after charging.
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