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3. Batteries in storage discharge slower when
kept cold than when too warm.
4. The best place to store the battery is in the
equipment.
2-11. ACTIVATING BATTERY.
2-11.1 The instructions listed below are packed with
every battery shipped with each unit. Following
these steps will prevent premature battery fail-
ure.
WARNING
LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT BAT-
TERY (DRY AND CHARGED) FILLING AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Do not fill
with electrolyte until battery is actually placed
in service. This battery is supplied dry and
charged. Do not fill with electrolyte until bat-
tery is to be used.
WARNING
POISON—CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. Con-
tains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. To prevent accidents, neutral-
ize excess acid with baking soda and rinse
empty container with water. KEEP OUT OF
THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
ANTIDOTE:
EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil. Call physician immedi-
ately.
EYES—Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
DANGER—BATTERY
RIC ACID MAY
GASES.
1. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes or any flame
away.
2. Shield eyes, protect skin and clothing when
handling acid or battery containing acid or
working near such batteries.
CONTAINS SULFU-
CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE
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3. Ventilate when charging or using battery in
enclosed space.
4. Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is filled with acid.
When the battery is charged, the heat will
expand the electrolyte.
1. Allow the battery to sit 20 to 30 minutes. This
allows the chemical action to take place.
2. The battery must be charged at the maximum
rate until a specific gravity is reached. See
paragraph 2.9.
3. Add electrolyte until it reaches the split ring.
DO NOT ADD ACID. Add only distilled water.
4. After charging, replace vent plugs firmly, wash
off acid spillage with water and dry the battery.
5. If time does not permit charging the battery, or
if charging equipment is not available, the bat-
tery should be installed and the unit should be
run continuously for 20 to 30 minutes in order
to sufficiently charge the battery.
2-11.2 Preparation for filling the battery is very impor
tant.
1. Remove vent plugs just before filling with elec-
trolyte.
Internal gas pressure can cause battery to
explode if sealing tube is left in place.
2. If your battery has a short sealing tube on the
vent elbow and is supplied with a separate
long tube, pull off short one and replace with
long one.
Electrolyte is sulfuric acid solution. Avoid spill-
age and contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
See WARNING on back panel of battery.
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