John Deere TY25864 - Manuel (Page 12)

Controls and Operation
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Preparing Battery
CAUTION: A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore. To charge it
onboard requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
1. Make sure battery is a 6 volt or 12 volt lead-acid
battery.
2. Make sure all vehicle accessories are off.
3. If battery must be removed from vehicle to charge,
always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
4. Make sure area around battery is well ventilated.
Gases can be forcefully blown away using a piece
of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
5. Study battery manufacturer’s specific precautions,
such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging, and recommended rates of charge.
6. For batteries with removable vent caps, add distilled
water to each cell until battery acid reaches level
specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill.
7. Clean battery terminals.
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