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Battery Connections
1. Use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at
least 18AH.
2. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the starter
solenoid terminal as shown.
3. Connect battery negative (-) cable to an engine mounting
bolt, frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
4. Check the battery cable connections to be sure the
cables are tightened and free of corrosion. Remove any
corrosion and coat the terminals and cable ends with
grease.
Negative (-)
battery cable
Positive (+)
Starter
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate
ventilation when charging or using batteries in an
enclosed space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
• If electrolyte gets on your skin, ush with water.
• If electrolyte gets in your eyes, ush with water for at
least 15 minutes and call a physician.
• Electrolyte is poisonous. If swallowed, drink large
quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of
magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
• Keep out of reach of children.
Filling the Battery
Due to shipping regulations, the battery in your Hydra has been
shipped to you empty. Before using the Hydra, the battery must
be lled with electrolyte (acid) and then charged. Follow the
instructions below.
NOTE: Battery electrolyte can be purchased at your local
hardware or auto parts retailer.
Battery electrolyte is very hazardous. Make sure to
follow all precautions and warnings on the
electrolyte container.
Electrolyte specications
In cool or temperate climates, purchase electrolyte with a specic
gravity of 1.270 - 1.280.
In tropical climantes, purchase electrolyte with a specic gravity
of 1.250 - 1.260.
Fill the battery
1. Remove the battery from the holder.
2. Remove rubber sealing cap from the exhaust opening on
the side of the battery.
3. Replace the rubber sealing cap with the exhaust tube
provided (this can be found in the plastic bag containing
the instruction manual and other literature).
4. Remove the six (6) yellow lling caps on top of the battery.
5. Fill the battery with electrolyte in each of the lling ports
(see “Electrolyte specications”, above). Fill the battery to
the upper level as indicated on the battery case.
IMPORTANT: The electrolyte temperature must not be lower
than 60º F (15º C) or higher than 86º F (30º C).
6. Allow the battery to stand for at least 30 minutes after
lling.
7. After 30 minutes, check electrolyte level. If the level has
fallen, rell to the upper level prior to charging.
8. Replace the yellow lling caps.
9. Replace the battery onto the holder.
battery cable
battery cable
