Baja motorsports BA50 Owner's Manual page 49

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Battery Replacement:
· Remove old battery. Mark which cable is connected to the positive
terminal (+) and which cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal.
· Clean cable connectors with wire brush or sandpaper to remove
oxidation.
· After charging, install new battery. Put dielectric grease on the battery
terminals to avoid corrosion. Connect cables to the proper terminals.
Positive cable to positive terminal Å and negative cable to negative
terminal y.
· Positive (+) cable is red and larger in diameter. Negative y cable is black
and smaller of the two in diameter. CONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE LAST.
· Torque terminal bolts to 40 in. / lbs.
WARNING
· DO NOT open sealed caps to add water to battery.
· Always wear safety glasses and charge in a ventilated area.
· If battery gets hot to the touch, discontinue charging and allow
battery to
cool down.
· Do not use fast charging unless it is an emergency.
· At the beginning or end of charging, turn off the charger first, in
order to prevent electric spark and explosion.
· Charge in a well ventilated area.
· DO NOT smoke around batteries and keep away from open flame.
WARNING
· To avoid possibility of explosion, always connect battery cable
in the order specified: RED first; BLACK last. An exploding
battery can cause serious injury or death.
· Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
· Always shield eyes with protective eye wear when working around
battery acid.
· Battery acid is poisonous and can cause severe burns.
· DO NOT smoke around batteries and keep away from open
flame.
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