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5. Place the electrolyte container on the battery and fill the battery according to the
manufacturers instructions.
6. After starting to fill the battery with electrolyte, allow the battery to stand for 30
minutes with the filling container in place.
7. Check that all of the electrolyte has drained from the container. Do not remove the
container at this point. If the container has not completely drained, tap the sides of
the container to start the electrolyte flowing again.
8. After the electrolyte has drained into the battery, allow the battery to stand with the
electrolyte container in place for a further 2 hours.
9. Remove the electrolyte container carefully, and dispose of immediately.
10. Place the sealing cap strip LOOSELY over the filling holes of the battery.
11. Charge the battery using the BatteryMate Battery Charger. Refer to the instructions
supplied with the BatteryMate Battery Charger.
The caps must be fitted (after charging) within two hours of filling the battery with
acid. Leaving the battery open to the atmosphere for longer than is necessary will start
to reverse the chemical reaction which takes place within the battery, greatly reducing
the battery's service life.
12. After charging is complete, press down firmly with both hands to seat the caps (do
not use tools or force the caps into position).
13. Disconnect the charger and allow the battery to stand for 1 hour before fitting to the
motorcycle.
14. Fit the battery to the motorcycle, positive (red) lead first.