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SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove (Figure 18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery from unit.
Install (Figure 18)
1. Install battery on the unit.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Replace belt cover.
Charging the Battery
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
• In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen
battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
Figure 18
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1. Battery Cover
2. Negative (–)
Cable
3. Negative (–)
Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+)
Terminal
6. Positive (+)
cable
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4
2
5
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