Battery: Service and Repair

Recharging

WARNING:
^ Hydrogen gas is produced during normal battery operation. A battery-related explosion can cause serious injury. Keep all flames (including cigarettes), heat, and sparks away from the top and surrounding area of open battery cells.

CAUTION:
^ Do not quick charge for over 30 minutes. It will damage the battery.




Place the battery in a pan of water to prevent it from overheating. The water level should come up about 3/4 way on the battery. Keep water off the top of the battery.

CAUTION:
^ To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the engine before performing maintenance or recharging the battery.
^ When disconnecting the battery, remove the negative cable first and install it last to prevent damage to electrical components or the battery.




Slow charging
Perform a slow charge, referring to the following table.




Quick charging
Remove the battery from the vehicle to perform a quick charge.