ASS EM B LY
HOW TO PREPARE AND
CHARGE THE BATTERY
NOTE: Before you install the battery, add the battery acid
(Electrolyte) and charge the battery Battery acid will damage
paint and parts,
WARNING: Read the instructions included with
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1If the vent caps are not installed on the battery remove the vent caps from the plastic bag Read the instructions included with the vent caps Your unit will have one or the other types of batteries as shown
2If metal tape covers the vents, remove the metal tape from the vents Discard the metal tape
3Pour battery acid into each battery cell until the battery acid touches the bottom of the vent as shown Do not add the battery acid above the bottom of the vent tf you add too much battery acid the excessive battery acid wilt flow from the battery when you charge the battery
4Wait 20 to 30 minutes before you put the vent caps on the battery White you wait for the battery, you can continue with the assembly of the unit
5The level of the battery acid can drop below the vent described in step 3 Add more battery acid until tile correct battery acid level is reached Install the vent caps Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any battery acid
6D_sca{d the battery acld container and any battery acid that was not used as follows Fill the container half full with water Add baking soda and mix together using a p_ece of wood Add more baking soda until the solution does not foam Discard the solution and wash the container with water Destroy the container
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not smoke Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
7Use a 1 2 volt battery charger to charge the battery Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour
8After the battery is charged check the level of the battery acid If the levet of the battery acid falls add water Do not add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be an expiosion
9The engine has a 3 amperes charging system. If you frequently start the engine or frequently use the headlight (if equipped), the battery will not stay fully charged For longer life of the battery charge the battery every three months
Remove and discard
CUT AWAY VIEW
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Contains sulphudc acid
Do not tot the battery acid come in contact with Ihe skin [he eyes or the
clothing
To prevent accidents neutralize the battery acid that was not used To
neutralize fill the container half fu!l with water Add baking soda and mix using a piece of wood undt the solution does not foam Discard the solution and wash the container with water Destroy the container
ANTIDOTE:
External - Wash the area with waler then wash with a solution of water and sodium bicarbonate
Internal - Drink large amounts of water, milk, ot milk of magnesia Drink water mixed with the whites of eggs Call e Doctor immediately Eyes - Flush with water for 15 mlnutes and then get immediate medical help
POISlON
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN -
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