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solution is slush free to -12°F (-24°C) and will freeze
solid at -52°F (-46°C). The 5 lb. (2.3 kg) per gallon (liter)
solution is slush free to -50° F (-45°C) and will freeze
solid at -62°F (-52°C).
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Activating and Charging the
Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated,
bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet and added
to the battery.
1. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves
to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
2. Replace the filler caps with the vents pointing to
the rear (toward the fuel tank) and connect a 3 to 4
amp battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the
battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
4. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to
each cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install
the filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
machine and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
5. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery and secure them
with bolts and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive terminal to prevent a possible short from
occurring.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
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