Charging your battery outside the vehicle

Charging your battery outside the vehicle:

. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and lights turned

off in the vehicle.

. Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS, P, +)

and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -). NOTE: On top-post batteries, the positive battery terminal usually has a larger diameter post than the negative one.

. Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Be sure to rock the clip back and forth to make a solid connection.

. Attach a 6-gauge (AWG) or a 4- gauge (SAE) insulated battery cable at least 24-inches long to the NEGATIVE battery post. This cable will provide a safer connection,

if arcing and sparking occur, it will be at a distance from the battery. NOTE: The battery cable is not provided with the charger, but may be purchased at most automotive stores.

,Take the other end of the 6-gauge AWG) or a 4-gauge (SAE) insulated 24-inch cable and, standing

as far away from the battery as possible, connect the black (NEGATIVE) lead of the charger to the free end of the cable. Rock the clamp to make a solid connection. IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making this connection.

. For automatic charging, select

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or

AUTOMATIC DEEP CYCLE

depending on the type of battery, then select a charge rate. The charger will quit when the battery is fully charged and will restart if the battery voltage drops too low.

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. For manual charging, select MANUAL as a charge type then select a charge rate. The charger will not stop charging when the battery is fully charged; you must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged. Avoid over charging;

monitor the AMMETER frequently when in the manual mode.

. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

9.When the battery is fully charged in the MANUAL mode, the AMMETER pointer will fall to about half the charge rate selected. For specific positions, refer to the "Ammeter" section in

"Using Your Battery Charger" on page 6.

10.When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps.

11.Standing awayfrom the battery, remove the negative lead from the insulated cable connected to the NEGATIVE post first. Then remove the lead from the POSITIVE post.

12.Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.