Battery Charging Procedures

When it is necessary to charge battery, keep the following for safety.

1. DO NOT CHARGE battery if the indicator is clear or light yellow. Replace battery.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
3. Connect the battery charger cables to the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals.
4. Charge the battery.
5. If the battery felt hot 52°C (125°F), or if violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte through vent holes occur, stop charging or reduce charging rate.
   NOTE: Temperature of battery itself will affect charging rate, and most charging equipment will not charge at a constant rate.
   For example, if charging starts as 30 amperes and drops off to 10 amperes after 1 hour, average current for that hour is 20 amperes and actual boost charge is 20 ampere-hour. Battery can be fast charged or slow charged with ordinary charges. Either method will restore battery to full charge. 
6. Charge battery until indicator turns green dot.
   NOTE: Tipping or shaking battery may be necessary to make indicator turn green dot.
7. After charging, test the battery. (Refer to BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES .)