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3.2.5 Place battery on a level surface and remove vent caps.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is
poisonous and can cause severe burns
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin
can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber gloves
to protect skin and clothing when handling electrolyte.
♦ Do not swallow electrolyte.
♦ Fill the battery where clean water is available for
flushing skin.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.
♦ Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
♦ Make sure venting path of battery is always open once
battery is filled with acid.
3.2.6 Fill cells with battery grade sulfuric acid (1.265 specific gravity) to halfway
between top of separators and bottom of vent well.
3.2.7 Let battery stand for 1/2 hour after filling. If battery acid level has fallen, refill to
level above plates.
3.2.8 Charge the battery at 4 to 5 amps for 3-5 hours.
3.2.9 After charging, install vent caps and wash off any acid with water and dry battery.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ If the ignition is in the “ON” position there is potential
for sparks and engagement of components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts
could accidentally engage causing personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Be sure ignition switch is in the “OFF” position.
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