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MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEM IMPORTANT

Batteries must be fully charged before use or battery
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
life will be reduced by 10-30% of full potential. Charge
Keep battery terminals and connections free of battery according to recommender charging procedure.
corrosion. If cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion Do not use the vehicle’s stator/alternator to charge a
with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one new battery. (Refer to Battery Activation and
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well Maintenance video PN 9917987)
with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat
the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. Low Maintenance batteries are permanently sealed at
the time of manufacture. The use of lead-calcium and
WARNING AGM technology instead of lead-antimony allows the
battery acid to be fully absorbed. For this reason, a Low
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Maintenance battery case is dark and the cell caps are
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related not removable, since there is no need to check
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and electrolyte level.
other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. CAUTION
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case
WARNING and shorten the life of the battery. Refer to the Battery
Maintenance Video (PN 9917987) for proper instruction
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric on servicing Low Maintenance batteries.
acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.

Batteries produce explosive gases.

Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate
when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always
shield eyes when working near batteries.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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