Baja motorsports AT250UT, Assembly Manual

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ASSEMBLY
PREPARING BATTERY FOR USE
WARNING:
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing. Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
rubber gloves when working with batteries. Have water
available in case acid comes in contact with eyes or skin.
Keep all children and bystanders away from the area
while this procedure is being performed. Failure to do so
could result in fluids entering your eyes, burns, and other
possible serious injuries.
POISON  CAUSES
SEVERE BURNS
Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid con-
tact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
To prevent accidents, rinse empty
container with water.
ANTIDOTE:
External  Flush with water
Internal  Call physician immediately. Drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten eggs,
or vegetable oil.
Eyes  Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
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Locate battery box and hardware as described in the
Loose Parts List on page 5.
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Remove seat and set aside to gain access to battery
compartment.
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Remove bolt from right side and slightly loosen bolt on left
side of battery hold-down bracket. Lift and rotate bracket
counterclockwise to gain complete access to battery.
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Carefully remove battery from battery compartment and
place on a level surface.
WARNING:
Failure to place battery on a level surface may allow fluid
to seep or spill out of the battery, resulting in serious
personal injury.
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Remove cap strip from top of battery.
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Place electrolyte bottle upside down over the six cell
openings in the battery. Press firmly down on the bottle
to allow the seals to be punctured and the electrolyte
solution to drain into the battery until the electrolyte bottle
is completely empty.
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Discard empty electrolyte container in a waste receptacle
that is inaccessible to children and animals.
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Let the battery stand for at least 30 minutes before charging.
This allows the electrolyte to penetrate plates for optimum
performance and ensures longer battery life.
NOTE: Do not leave battery unattended during this
time.
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The battery is now ready for its initial charge. Place
replacement cap strip loosely over the battery cell
holes.
CHARGING BATTERY
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Connect the red positive (+) cable of the charger to the
red positive (+) pole on the battery.
NOTE:
The red positive (+) cable has a larger diameter
than the black negative (–) cable.
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Connect the black negative (–) cable of the charger to the
black negative (–) pole on the battery.
WARNING:
Always connect the red positive (+) cable first and then the
black negative (–) cable. Failure to do so could cause the
battery to explode, causing serious personal injury.
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Charge the battery for 5 to 10 hours. After charging is
complete, securely install the battery cap strip.