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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery
Battery Charging Chart (Constant Current Charger)
State of
Charge
Voltage Action Charge Time*
(Using constant current
charger @ standard amps
specified on top of battery)
100% 12.8-13.0 volts None, check at
3 mos. from date of
manufacture
None required
75%-100% 12.5-12.8 volts May need slight
charge, if no
charge given,
check in 3 months
3-6 hours
50%-75% 12.0-12.5 volts Needs Charge 5-11 hours
25%-50% 11.5-12.0 volts Needs Charge At least 13 hours,
verify state of charge
0%-25% 11.5 volts or less Needs Charge At least 20 hours
NOTE: Always verify battery condition before and one to two hours
after charging.
WARNING
An overheated battery may explode, causing serious injury or
death. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the
battery becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before
resuming charging.