MTD 134-618-000 - Battery Information; Activating and Installing the Battery

BATTERY INFORMATION
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WARNING
A. B attery acid must be handled with great care
as contact with it can burn and blister the skin.
It is also advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when work¬
ing with it.*
B. S hould battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected
area immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek prompt
medical attention.
C. I f acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
FIGURE 2.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it
into any sink or drain. Before discarding empty
electrolyte containers, rinse them with a
neutralizing solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on as it can
cause sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, match¬
es, lighters) away from the battery as the
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
G. A s a further precaution, only charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area.
*Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
ACTIVATING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. U p on opening the battery pack, you should
receive acid pack, battery, drain tube, filling
adapter and hardware.
^ WARNING I
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO¬
SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has
been added).
2. Place the battery on table or workbench to be
filled.
3. Place one end of clear plastic drain tube on
—manifold of battery. See figure 2.
Some batteries may already have
the drain tube installed, in which
case it may be necessary to snip off
the sealed end.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the
battery with a screwdriver. Care should be
taken not to damage the fill caps. See figure 2.
5. Lay acid package down, with “push in” facing
up. Using thumb, push in small perforated tab
at dot on frontof package. Tear down large tab
to solid line, exposing hose. Do not use any
sharp object to open acid package.
6. Pull out hose from package and hold upright.
Squeeze hose forcing all acid back into
package. Cut off tip of hose and insert filling
—adapter. See figure 3.
7. Fill each cell to upper level marked on front of
battery. Replace fill caps on battery. See
figure 3.
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