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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Battery will be preactivated prior to shipment. If
battery is not activated or filled with electrolyte, it
must be removed from vehicle, filled with
electrolyte and charged. Bulk electrolyte with
1.260 specific gravity can be purchased from a
local battery supply outlet.
1. Loosen knobs securing battery cover to battery
base and slide cover off. (See FIG. 1).
2. Remove capscrew, washers and locknut
securing battery hold down to battery base.
Remove hold down and slide battery out of battery
base.
3. Remove filler caps from battery and slowly fill
each cell until electrolyte is just above the plates.
4. Replace filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 amp
battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the
battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
5. When battery is charged, disconnect charger
from electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Remove filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to
each cell unit up to fill ring. Install filler caps.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
vehicle and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
7. Slide battery into battery base so battery
terminals are toward the front of the vehicle.
WARNING
Connecting cables to the wrong
terminal could cause the battery to
explode, resulting in personal injury
and damage to the electrical system.
Make sure Battery Cables do not
interfere or rub on any moving or hot
parts.
ACTIVATE AND CHARGE BATTERY:
CAUTION
Electrolyte gases are explosive and can
cause serious injury to eyes, lungs and
skin. Nausea may result if the gases are
inhaled.
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves
when working with electrolyte or
battery.
Charge the Battery in a well ventilated
place so gases produced while charging
can dissipate.
Unplug charger from electrical outlet
before connecting to or disconnecting
charger leads from battery posts.
Since the gases are explosive, keep
open flames and electrical sparks away
from the battery; DO NOT SMOKE!
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive
(+) terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery and secure with
capscrews and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over
the positive terminal to prevent possible short-out
from occurring.
9. Install battery hold down and secure to base
with capscrew, washers and locknut.
10. Reinstall battery cover to battery base and
tighten knobs.
Note: For Battery Maintenance, see Electrical
Maintenance, page 47.
FIG. 1
1. Knob 3. Battery Base
2. Hold Down 4. Positive (+) Cable
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2
4
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