Specifications

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Maintenance
Battery. Maintenance
WARNING! Fire and explosion hazard. Batteries
must never be exposed to open flames or
sparks.
WARNING! Never confuse the positive and neg-
ative poles on the batteries. Risk of arcing and
explosion.
WARNING! Battery electrolyte is highly corro-
sive. Always protect your eyes, skin and clothes
when handling batteries. Always use protective
goggles and gloves. If acid comes into contact
with your skin, wash at once with soap and a lot
of water. If you get battery acid in your eyes,
flush at once with a lot of water, and get medical
assistance at once.
Connection and disconnection
When you connect batteries, first connect the + cable
(red) to the + pole on the battery. Then connect the -
cable (black) to the - pole on the battery
When you disconnect batteries, connect the - cable
(black) first, then the + cable (red).
Cleaning
Keep the batteries dry and clean. Contamination and
oxide on the batteries and battery poles can cause
stray currents, voltage drop and discharge, especially
in wet weather. Clean oxidation from the battery poles
and terminals, using a copper brush. Tighten the ter-
minals securely and grease them with terminal grease
or Vaseline.
Filling
The electrolyte level should be 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4”)
above the cell plates in the battery. Top up with dis-
tilled water as necessary. After filling, the battery
should be charged for at least 30 minutes by running
the engine at fast idle. NOTE! Some maintenance-free
batteries have special instructions, which must be ob-
served.
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