This page reviews the care, cleaning and replacement of batteries. Always read and apply the instructions in the machine's operation manual.
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BATTERY CARE - QUICK TIPS
Get The Most From Your Battery
| | 1.) New batteries should be given a full charge before its first use | |
| | 2.) Limit the use of the new batteries for the first six cycles | |
| | 3.) DO NOT excessively discharge batteries. Excessive battery discharge can cause polarity reversal of individual cells, eventually resulting in complete battery failure. - You Minuteman PowerBoss charger will not turn on if batteries are excessively discharged. This is a built-in safety to protect your charger and batteries.
- All batteries should be brought to the charger when the battery power indicator on the unit being used has the needle just entering the red discharge area. This indicates the proper level of discharge to protect the batteries and charger.
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| | 4.) Batteries should not be left in a state of discharge. They should be charged after each use. | |
| | 5.) Batteries should be charged between short intervals of non-use, of 1 hour or more. | |
| | 6.) Match the battery charger to the size of batteries being charged (i.e. DO NOT use a 10 amp charger to charge 185 amp hour batteries). | |
| | 7. DO NOT SMOKE near batteries when they are charging, avoid flames and sparks, which may cause an explosion and serious injury | |
| | 8. Use of any battery additives is not recommended because the use of such products will shorten battery life. | |
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Please Note:
Batteries should be kept clean and free of dirt and corrosion at all time.
Battery chargers should be matched to fully charge batteries in an eight hour period. Defective charges will damage batteries or severly reduce their performance.
As batteries age, their maintenance requirements change. This means longer charging time and/or higher finish rate (higher amperage at the end of the charge). Usually older batteries need to be watered more often. And, their capacity decreases.
Inactivity can be extremely harmful to all lead acid batteries. If seasonal use is anticipated, read through the Dead Battery Diagnosis (PDF) for recommendations.
Batteries should be test at regular equipment service intervals, as well as when equipment begins to operate less than its normal specified running time. If there is 1 or more volt variance between batteries, the low battery must be replaced. Read through the Battery Basics (PDF) download to read more about testing batteries and normal ranges.
Download the Battery Basics (PDF) and Dead Battery Diagnosis (PDF) for additional battery care information, diagnosis of battery condition and answers to frequently asked questions.
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BATTERY CARE
Cleaning and Replacement
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| CLEANING
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- Combine baking soda and water in a strong solution
- Brush the solution over the battery top, including terminals and cable clamps. Make sure the solution dose not enter the battery.
- Using a wire brush, brush to clean the terminal posts and cable clamps.
- Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly to the terminals and cable clamps.
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| REPLACEMENT
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Remove the negative battery cable before you remove the positive battery cable. This is done to prevent accidental electrical shorting which can result in personal injury.
- Disconnect the negative (-) cable and then the positive (+) cable.
- Remove the battery.
- Install the new battery.
- Connect the positive (+) battery cable first, then the negative (-) cable.
For more information, see the battery basic flier links in the left column and read the Parts & Service Menu for Electrical System.
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