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8. Charge the battery at two and a half amps for ten
hours or until all cells are gassing freely and the
specific gravity is constant over three 30 minute
intervals.
9. Immediately after charging, check electrolyte level. If
low, add distilled water to bring cell up to required
level.
10.Replace caps finger tight, wash off and dry battery.
11.Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+)
cable first, then negative (–) cable.
Battery Charger
Under normal conditions the engine alternator will have
no problem keeping battery charged. When unit has set
for an extended period of time without operation and the
battery has been completely discharged, a battery
charger will be required for recharging.
Before using a charger, an attempt can be made to
recharge the battery using the engine alternator by jump
starting the unit and allowing the to engine run.
JUMP STARTING
Jump starting, battery charging or replacement is
required when the starter motor will not crank the engine.
To jump start battery:
1. Ensure battery is not frozen. If the fluid is frozen,
remove battery from unit and allow it to thaw before
charging.
2. The unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt
battery with at least 500 cold cranking amperes, and
a negatively grounded system.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery.
4. Connect the other end of the same jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
5. Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery.
6. Make the final jumper cable connection to the engine
block or the furthest ground point away from the
discharged battery.
7. Follow steps in “Starting and Shut OFF”.
8. Remove jumper cables in the reverse order of their
connection: Remove cable from ground point, the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery, the
positive (+) terminal of the booster battery, and then
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
WARNING
FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and result in
death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the battery thaw
out before putting on a charger.
WARNING
UNIT MOVEMENT can result in death or serious
injury. NEVER jump start unit directly to the starter or
starter solenoid. Unit can move forward or backward
and injure the person jump starting unit.
CAUTION
REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in sparks
which may result in injury. ALWAYS
connect/disconnect cables in proper order.
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