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Maintenance
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
On a sealed battery, the sealing strip cannot be removed. Use a voltmeter or multimeter to 
measure DC voltage. A fully charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher. If the voltage is 
less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery.
The battery may be recharged without removing 
it from the vehicle. Attach cables in the following 
order:
1. Attach the positive (+) cable clamp to the 
solenoid lead (directly wired to the battery). 
2. Attach the negative (-) cable clamp to the 
negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and cause serious 
injury or death. When removing battery cables, always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. 
When installing battery cables, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
2. Negative (-) 
Te r m i n a l
1. Solenoid Lead