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Battery Recharging

CAUTION
^ When disconnecting the battery, remove the negative cable first and install it last to prevent damage to electrical components or the battery.
^ Do not quick charge for over 30 minutes. It will damage the battery.




1. Place a battery in a pan of water to prevent it from overheating. The water level should come up about halfway on the battery. Keep water off the top of the battery.
2. Connect a battery charger to the battery.




3. Adjust the charging current as follows.
4. After the battery has been recharged, measure the battery voltage and verify that the battery keeps specified voltage for more than 1 hour.

Specification
Above 12.4 V

5. If not as specified, replace the battery.
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