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2. Initial battery charging:
• Battery
WARNING
Turn the battery charger on after the bat-
tery is connected to the charger.
The sparking by connecting the charging
cable to the battery terminal can cause an
explosion to the explosive gases coming
out from the battery cells.
CAUTION:
Always charge the battery when the elec-
trolyte is poured into the battery for the
first time. Otherwise, the battery can cause
the lowering of performance earlier.
3. Inspect:
• Specific gravity of the electrolyte
Out of specification
→
Recharge.
NOTE:
Replace the battery if there are differences of
0.025 or more on the specific gravity of each
cell’s electrolyte after recharging.
4. Install:
• Filler caps
CAUTION:
Rinse off any electrolyte from the battery
case and wipe the battery dry prior to
installation.
Charging steps:
• Connect the charging cable (+) and (–) of
the battery charger to the battery termi-
nals correctly.
• Charge the battery for 3 to 5 hours with
the rate of 1.9 ampere.
Specific gravity at 20°C (68°F):
1.28
