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Battery
Before beginning any work with the battery, ensure the ignition key is removed and pocketed. Read section on battery
safety for safe handling of the battery.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection site or
recycling facility to obtain information on local recycling processes.
Due to the characteristics of this battery, after six to nine months of storage, the battery should be recharged.
Remove
1. Remove battery box cover
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive
(+) cable.
3. Remove battery from unit.
Install
1. Place the battery unit into the battery box.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–)
cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Cleaning the Battery
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive
(+) cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire
brush. Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–)
cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Charging the Battery
Use a trickle charger, DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a
higher rate will reduce battery life.
ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and
battery charger. Contact battery manufacturer and battery
charger manufacturer for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit.
2. Use a battery carrier to lift the battery or place
hands at opposite corners to avoid spilling acid
through the vents
3. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated
area.
4. Ensure the trickle charger is unplugged.
5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive
(+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–)
terminal.
6. Plug in battery trickle charger.
7. Charge battery according to the instructions
from battery charger manufacturer and battery
manufacturer.
Jump Starting Battery
Unit used for jump-starting should have a 12-volt battery
and a negatively grounded system.
1. Connect positive (+) jumper cable to positive
terminal of discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the same jumper cable
to positive (+) terminal of booster battery.
3. Connect one end of the second jumper cable to
negative (–) terminal of booster battery.
4. Make the final jumper cable connection to engine
block or the furthest ground point away from the
discharged battery.
5. Start engine.
6. After engine starts leave cables connected for
one to two minutes.
7. Disconnect jumper cables in reverse order of
installation.
8. Operate unit as normal to charge battery.
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WARNING
Battery Hazard
Frozen batteries can explode and result
in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge
a frozen battery. Let battery thaw before
charging.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte
solution can cause burns and blindness.
If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush
with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away.
Wear protective gear when working with
batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
Engine
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for maintenance and service information.