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2.
Connect a jumper cable between the positive
posts of the two batteries. The positive post may
be identified by a "+" sign on top of battery cover.
1. Positive (+) cable
3.
Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the battery in the other
vehicle. The negative terminal has "NEG" on the
battery cover. Do not connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the negative post of the
discharged battery. Connect it to the engine. Do
not connect the jumper cable to the fuel system.
4.
Start the engine in the vehicle providing the jump
start. Let it run a few minutes, then start your
engine.
5.
Remove the negative jumper cable first from your
engine, then the battery in the other vehicle.
6.
Reinstall battery cover to battery base and tighten
knobs.
Battery Storage
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it
on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
battery from freezing, make sure it is fully charged.
The specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.250.
Battery Care
1.
Battery electrolyte level must be properly
maintained and the top of the battery kept clean.
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lf the machine is stored in a location where
temperatures are extremely high, the battery will
run down more rapidly than if the machine is
stored in a location where temperatures are cool.
2.
Keep top of battery clean by washing periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of
soda solution. Flush the top surface with water
after cleaning. Do not remove the fill cap while
cleaning.
3.
Battery cables must be tight on terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
4.
If corrosion occurs at terminals, remove battery
cover, disconnect cables, negative (-) cable first
and scrape clamps and terminals separately.
Reconnect cables, positive (+) cable first and coat
terminals with petroleum jelly.
5.
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating
hours or, if machine is in storage, every 30 days.
6.
Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill cells above the bottom of the fill
ring inside each cell.
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when
working with electrolyte. Charge the battery in
a well-ventilated place so gasses produced
while charging can dissipate. Since the gases
are explosive, keep open flames and electrical
spark away from the battery; do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled.
Unplug charger from electrical outlet before
connecting to or disconnecting charger leads
from battery posts.
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