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4. Determine which post
of battery is grounded
(connected) to the
chassis. If the negative
post is grounded to the
chassis (as in most
vehicles), see Figure 1
and instruction 5a. If
the positive post is
grounded to the
chassis, see
instruction 5b.
5. a) For NEGATIVE
GROUNDED vehicle,
connect POSITIVE (Red) clip from the battery
charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P,+) ungrounded
post of the battery.
b) For POSITIVE GROUNDED vehicle, connect the
NEGATIVE (Black) clip from the battery charger to
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CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST BE
REMOVED AND CHARGED ON SHORE. TO CHARGE
IT ON BOARD REQUIRES EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY
DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE.
CAUTION: A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P,+)
battery post usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
2. Attach at least a 24" long, #6 gauge (AWG) insulated
battery cable to NEGATIVE (Neg, N, –) battery post.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) post of battery.
4. Position yourself and the free end of the cable
(installed in step #2) as FAR away from the battery as
possible. FACING AWAY FROM THE BATTERY,
connect the NEGATIVE (Black) charger clip to the free
end of the cable.
5. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse
Negative to
Chassis Ground
Positive
Figure 1
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of
the battery. (This arrangement is usually found in
pre-1970 foreign vehicles or pre-1970 farm
tractors. This is a rare occurrence.)
6. Connect the remaining battery charger clip to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, as far away from the
battery as possible. Do not connect the clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
7. When disconnecting charger, turn all switches with an
OFF position to off, disconnect ac cord, remove clip
from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
8. Refer to the Operating Instructions for information
on setting selector switches.
9. See Operating Instructions for length of charge
information.
sequence of connecting procedure and break first
connection while as far away from battery as practical.
Positive
Cable
from
_ _
+ +
Charger
Figure 3
Booster
Cable
Negative
Cable from
Charger
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