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BATTERY CHARGING
IMPORTANT!
Before first time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours.
Charge the battery for at least 12 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never
charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the
battery may shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
WARNING:
The battery can fall out and injure a child if the vehicle tips over.
Always use the battery retainer.
PREVENT FIRE
• Never modify the electrical system.
• Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the
electrical system.
• Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion
resulting in serious injury.
• Use of non-original components on this vehicle could cause overheating, fire or
explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only.
• The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte).
• Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery.
• Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the
electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector, this can damage the
battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the
battery by the case only.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery.
• If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
CAUTION:
Use the charger in dry locations only.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other
damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging
process. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it in your
vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces
it contacts.
