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8 When charging the battery keep it well away from sparks and open flames, as it gives off explosive gases.

8 When using a battery charger, connect the battery to the charger before you turn the charger on. This will prevent sparking at the terminals which could ignite battery gases.

1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add distilled water if necessary to top up the electrolyte to the proper level.

2) Connect the battery to a charger. Set the charging rate at 1.9 amps, and charge it for 10 hours.

Connecting the battery terminals

Always make sure the connections are correct when you insert the battery in the water vehicle. Make sure that the breather pipe is q properly connected and that it is not damaged or obstructed. Make sure the battery is

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1 Positive (+) — Red lead

2 Negative (–) — Black lead

3 Breather pipe

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