Lincoln Electric IM635 RED-D-ARC GX 271Chopper LPG - Manual (Page 38)

GX 271 Chopper LPG
D-5 MAINTENANCE D-5
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
● Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
● INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and connect to
new battery last.
● CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER —
remove battery from welder by disconnecting nega-
tive cable first, then positive cable and battery
clamp. When reinstalling, connect
negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
● USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to negative
battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
● Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near battery.
● Follow instructions printed on battery.
To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE when:
a) Installing a battery.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity - Negative Ground.
To prevent BATTERY DISCHARGE, if you have an
ignition switch, turn it off when engine is not
running.
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The battery is a group 58, with a rating of 435 cold
cranking amps.
CLEANING THE BATTERY
Keep the battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth
when dirty. If the terminals appear corroded, discon-
nect the battery cables and wash the terminals with an
ammonia solution or a solution of 1/4 pound (0.1113
kg) of baking soda and 1 quart (0.946 L) of water. Be
sure the battery vent plugs (if equipped) are tight so
that none of the solution enters the cells.
WARNING