Scotts S2048 - Manual (Page 6)

Assembly - Page 2
ASSEMBLY
Add Electrolyte To Battery
1. Use only battery-grade sulfuric acid electrolyte with
1.265 specific gravity.
NOTE: Some batteries may have shipping caps
remove and discard these caps
2. Remove battery caps.
3. Slowly add electrolyte (A) until plates (B) are just
covered.
4. Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps
for 30 minutes. DO NOT exceed recommended charging
rate. If electrolyte starts to boil over, decrease charging
rate. (See Charging Battery in the Service Electrical
section.)
5. After charging, add electrolyte until level is 6 - 13 mm
(0.25 - 0.5 in.) above plates.
6. Install vent caps.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury, battery acid is a
poison and could cause burns. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and clothes. DO NOT drink
battery fluid. Battery gasses can explode.
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from battery.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage from spilled
electrolyte. Battery should be removed from
tractor before filling it with electrolyte.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury from acid burns. After
battery is activated, the gases in the battery
are explosive. Keep sparks and flames away
from battery, especially when charging
battery.
A
B
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