Battery Charging
Important Notes
•Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (elec- trolyte) to leak during the charg- ing process. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
•Do not charge the battery on a surface which could be dam- aged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precau- tions to protect the surface on which you charge your battery.
•The battery must be upright while charging. You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to charge it.
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•To charge a battery, plug the charger connector into the battery.
•Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet. (If power flow to the wall outlet is con- trolled by a switch, make sure the switch is ON.)
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•Charge a new battery at least 18 hours before first use. Recharge the battery at least 14 hours after each use.
The charger may become warm to the touch while charging.
A new battery may make a "siz- zling" or "bubbling" noise and swell slightly. These are normal conditions and do not indicate a problem.
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•If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, unplug the vehicle's motor harness connector from the battery.
IMPORTANT! Never charge a battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the battery can shorten battery life and decrease vehicle run- ning time.
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