Sears 580.32601 - Manual (Page 20)

CHARGING A BATTERY
The alternator battery receives a trickle charge of 0 - 8 amps as long as the engine is running.
This battery charging circuit can be used to recharge an external 12 volt battery, as well.
A CAUTION
The battery charging circuit is designed for 12 volt, automotive type storage batteries only.
Do not attempt to recharge any 6 volt battery, or any other type of battery.
A
DANGER
A charging battery gives off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas. Do not permit smoking, open flame,
or sparks in the vicinity of a charging battery. Remove battery vent caps before attempting
to recharge the battery.
A
DANGER
Battery fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns.
Avoid spillage of fluid, or contact with skin, eyes, wiring insulation or painted surfaces. If
spillage or contact occurs, flush immediately with clear water.
To recharge a discharged battery, proceed as follows:
1. Remove battery vent caps.
2. Connect a battery jumper cable to alter^
nator battery post indicated by a POSITIVE,
POS or (+} and to the discharged battery post
indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or ( + ).
3. Connect a second battery jumper cable to
alternator
battery post indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG or(-)and to the discharged
battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG
or {-).
4. Start the alternator engine.
5.
When discharged battery has recharged,
shut alternator engine down and disconnect
battery cabies.
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