Charge and Connect Battery

CAUTION: The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

• Do not smoke or have open flame near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
• Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to specification.

  Item	Measurement	Specification
  Battery	Temperature	16°C (60°F)

1. Remove and discard the red positive (+) protective cap from the positive (+) battery terminal.

2. Charge the battery.

   • Battery is fully charged at 12.6 volts.
   
   

3. Connect positive (+) battery cable to battery.

4. Connect negative (–) battery cable.

5. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion.

6. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.