Charge and Connect Battery

CAUTION: Avoid injury! 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 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.

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    A - Battery Cable (+)

    B - Battery Cable (-)

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


  4. Connect negative (-) battery cable (B).

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

  6. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.

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