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KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN. Dirt on the battery transmits electricity and can cause quicker discharge.
KEEP THE BATTERY FULL OF WATER. A low water level can ruin the battery very quickly. Water should
always cover the plates inside the battery. (You see the tops of them when you remove the cap).
Many batteries have "rings" that are visible inside the cell holes. In these batteries, fill to ring. We
recommend you
use only distilled water
. The minerals in ordinary water can coat the lead plates,
shortening battery life.
CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH THE CAPS IN PLACE..
Do not remove the caps for a normal charge.
These caps include proper venting, and will keep the charging process from projecting a thin layer
of acid on surrounding machine parts.
If you must use an external charger, be sure to unplug the Andersen connector before doing so.
Otherwise, you can damage the red light warning system. Do not use an external charger that is too
big for the battery or wrong voltage. (Charger must be 12V and must not put out more than 25 amps.
ACID. Batteries contain corrosive sulfuric acid. As mentioned above, leave the vented caps in place
when charging, so acid will not bubble out ofthe battery. Take care that acid does not fall on the
steel surfaces of the machine; eventually it will cause the machine to rust.
Treat acid spills with water to dilute the acid. To clean up: use solution of water and baking soda,
applied with a small brush. Keep using the solutino until the fizzing stops. This will neutralize the
acid.
MAKE SURE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY ARE TIGHT. Loose connections will cause arcing, which
will eat into and destroy the battery terminals.
WATCH THE GREASE. Never put grease on the inside of the connector. The grease will cause arcing
and deterioration of the connector. You can put grease on the outside of the terminal after it is
mounted to the battery.
DO NOT HAMMER ON THE BATTERY OR ITS CONNECTORS. Batteries are heavy but fragile. Hammering on
the posts on the battery can break the connectors inside. Use a puller to remove connectors, not a
hammer or screwdriver.
DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE FLOOR. Doing so can cause quick discharge and even
damage to the battery. Store the battery on wood, cardboard, or other self insulating material.
GENERAL RULES FOR BATTERY CARE:
ABOUT BATTERIES:
We do not recommend use of anything but a deep cycle battery, one made to run a long time between
recharging. An automotive battery, designed to be recharged (by the cars alternator) right after short use,
will give poor service.
We do not recommend use of a battery that weighs more than 120lbs, since this could make steering
difficult.
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