BatteryCare(continued)
WARNING
Connectingcablestothewrongbatterypostcouldresultinpersonal
injuryand/ordamagetotheelectricalsystem.
4.Ifcorrosionoccursatbatteryterminals,turnbattery−disconnectswitchtothe
OFFpositionanddisconnectcables.Cleanclampsandterminalsseparately.
Reconnectcableswithpositive(+)cablesrst.Coatbatterypostsandcable
connectorswithBatteryTerminalProtector(T oroPartNo.107−0392)or
petroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
BatteryService
Thebatteriesaretheheartoftheelectricalsystem.Withregularandproper
service,batterylifecanbeextended.Additionally,batteryandelectrical
componentfailurecanbeprevented.
WARNING
Whenworkingwithbatteries,useextremecautiontoavoidsplashing
orspillingelectrolyte.Electrolytecandestroyclothingandburnskin
oreyes.Alwayswearsafetygogglesandafaceshieldwhenworking
withbatteries.
12VoltSystemBatterySpecications
Quantity:2
BCIGroupSize34
690CCAat−17.8ºC(0ºF)
ReserveCapacityof110minutesat26.7ºC(80ºF)
Dimensions
Length
259mm(10.2in)
Width
169mm(6.7in)
Height(includingterminals)203mm(8.0in)
Weight
16.5Kg(36.5lb)
ElectrolyteSpecicGravity
Fullycharged:1.265correctedto26.7ºC(80ºF)
Discharged:lessthan1.240
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