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Battery replacement – Baja Motorsports BR250 User Manual

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· Remove old battery from under seat. The battery strap will need to be

removed. Mark which cable is connected to the positive terminal (+) and

which cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal.

· Clean cable connectors with wire brush or sandpaper to remove

oxidation.

· After charging, install new battery. Put dielectric grease on the battery

terminals to avoid corrosion. Connect cables to the proper terminals.

Positive cable to positive terminal Å and negative cable to negative

terminal y.

· Positive (+) cable is red and larger in diameter. Negative y cable is black

and smaller of the two in diameter. CONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE LAST.

· Torque terminal bolts to 40 in. / lbs.
· Securely fasten battery to the vehicle using metal battery strap.

DO NOT open sealed caps to add water to battery.

· Always wear safety glasses and charge in a ventilated area.

· If battery gets hot to the touch, discontinue charging and allow

battery to cool down.

· Do not use fast charging unless it is an emergency.

· At the beginning or end of charging, turn off the charger first, in

order to prevent electric spark and explosion.

· Charge in a well ventilated area.

· DO NOT smoke around batteries and keep away from open flame.

· To avoid possibility of explosion, always connect battery cable in

the order specified: RED first; BLACK last. An exploding battery can

cause serious injury or death.

· Batteries contain sulfuric acid.

· Always shield eyes with protective eye wear when working around

battery acid.

· Battery acid is poisonous and can cause severe burns.

· DO NOT smoke around batteries and keep away from open flame.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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