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The level should be between the
upper and lower level marks. If refill-
ing is necessary, use only distilled
water.
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Upper level
2
Lower level
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Normal tap water contains minerals
which are harmful to a battery; therefore,
refill only with distilled water.
Recharging
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When charging the battery keep it well
away from sparks and open flames, as
it gives off explosive gases.
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When using a battery charger, connect
the battery to the charger before you
turn the charger on. This will prevent
sparking at the terminals which could
ignite battery gases.
1)
Remove the caps from the cells. Add
distilled water if necessary to top up
the electrolyte to the proper level.
2)
Connect the battery to a charger. Set
the charging rate at 1.9 amps, and
charge it for 10 hours.
Connecting the battery terminals
Always make sure the connections are
correct when you insert the battery in the
water vehicle. Make sure that the breather
pipe is properly connected and that it is
not damaged or obstructed. Make sure
the battery is securely held in place.
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Positive (+) — Red lead
2
Negative (–) — Black lead
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Breather pipe
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