Bolens 132-395A - Manual (Page 10)

Red Clip
on Positive
Terminal
attery
Charger
FIGURE 15.
17. The battery can be slow charged (do not fast
charge) at a maximum bench rate of 1.4 am­
peres until the specific gravity reading is
1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of 2 hours
and a maximum of 8 hours.
^ WARNING \
The battery charger provided is
specially designed for the battery in
this unit. Do not use any other
charger. A charging rate in excess
of the above specifications will
buckle and warp the positive plates
and/or perforate the separators.
To Attach the Battery Charger:
1. Attach the red clip on the charger to the
positive terminal.
2. Attach the black clip on the charger to the
negative terminal.
3. Plug the other end of the battery charger into
a standard household 110 A.C. outlet.
To Remove the Battery Charger:
1. Unplug the charger from the 110 A.C. outlet.
2. Remove the black clip from the negative ter­
minal.
3. Remove the red clip from the positive ter­
minal.
WARNING
Failure to follow the above pro­
cedure when charging a battery can
cause the gases in the battery to
explode.
NOTE
Charging rate after battery has been
put into operation: The battery is to
be charged with the charger pro­
vided, for a period of 14-16 hours.
NO LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
A
CAUTION
After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
18.Slide the rubber boot over the positive ter­
minal. See figure 16.
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