Operator's Manual

Maintenance
45
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 43.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 42, steps 2–5.
3. Remove the cell covers from the battery and
connect a 3– to 4–amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery. Install the cell covers
after the battery is fully charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Charging the battery pr oduces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery, page 44.