SECTION 6 - BATTERY SERVICE & TESTING
6,5 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION
1.Remove battery from carton.
2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- concrete surface.
3.Remove battery cell caps. FilI cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level. Filling battery with electrolyte wilI bring the battery to 80% charged state.
4.With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative
IMPORTANT: DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte.
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WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery I while it is installed in the machine. DO NOT usel
"BOOST" chargers on the battery.
5.Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring the battery to full charge.
6.After charging, check level of electrolyte and add as needed to bring to proper level.
7.Reinstall cell caps.
8.Install battery into power unit.
9.Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect negative
terminal
small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion.
10.Install battery retainer and positive terminal cover.
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| State of | Charge | Syringe Hydrometer | Digital Voltmeter | Five Ball Hydrometer | |
100% Charged | w/Sulfate Stop | 1.280 | 12.80v | Five Balls | Floating | |
100% Charged |
| 1.265 | 12.60v | Four Balls | Floating | |
| 1.210 | 12.40v | ||||
75% | Charged |
| Three Balls Floating | |||
50% | Charged |
| 1.160 | 12.10v | Two Balls | Floating |
25% | Charged |
| 1.120 | 11.90v | One Ball Floating | |
0% | Charged |
| Less than 1.100 | Less than 11.80v | Zero Balls | Floating |
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