GB - 16
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact battery
manufacturer for extensive instructions to charge battery.
Charging Battery
1. Place unit in service position.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Loosen strap and remove battery.
4. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated
place.
5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–)
terminal.
6. Charge battery according to charger and battery
manufacturers’ instructions.
7. Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+)
cable first, then negative (–) cable. Position boot
over positive terminal.
Jump Starting Battery
Jump starting the battery may be required if starter motor
will not crank the engine.
The unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt, 500
cold cranking amperes, negatively grounded system.
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2. Disconnect positive (+) cable from battery.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the unit battery.
4. Connect the other end of the positive jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
5. Connect one end of second jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery.
6. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the furthest ground point from the discharged
battery.
7. Start the unit.
8. After unit starts, disconnect cables in following
order: disconnect cable from ground point,
disconnect negative (-) cable from booster battery
terminal, disconnect positive (+) cable from booster
battery terminal, and disconnect positive (+) cable
from unit battery terminal.
9. Connect positive (+) cable first from unit to battery,
then negative (-) cable from unit to battery.
Short Term Storage
IMPORTANT:
NEVER spray unit with water or store unit
outdoors.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry
area.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect
moving parts for damage and wear.
Clean seat with vinyl cleaner. Apply vinyl repair tape to
any tears on seat.
Long Term Storage
Follow all instructions under
Short Term Storage
.
Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a cool, dry
location.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
See engine manual for proper engine storage
procedures.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces.
1. Negative terminal
2. Positive terminal
3. Battery
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Figure 17
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
WARNING:
Frozen battery can explode and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a battery containing frozen
fluid. Thaw the battery before putting on a
charger or jump starting.
STORAGE
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
