Exide Battery Charger Instructions

Disconnect the battery from the engine. Use a 3/4-inch wrench to loosen the connections on the battery cables. Remove the red, positive battery cable first, then disconnect the black, negative cable. With both cables disconnected, lift the battery away and take it to an area where it can be connected to the Exide battery charger.

Connect the charging cables to the battery. The Exide battery charger has two cables with large alligator clips at the end, similar to a set of automotive jumper cables. Connect the black clip to the negative terminal on the battery, then clip the red connector to the positive terminal on the battery.

Select the proper volts/amps for the charge. The Exide battery charger has a "Volt/Amp Selector" that lets you specify the size of the battery being charged so you can deliver the appropriate charge for either a large car battery or a smaller motorcycle battery. Turn the knob so that it points to the corresponding battery size.

Plug the Exide battery charger into an electrical outlet and set the charge time. This will vary depending on the size of the battery and whether or not it has a partial charge. Typical charge times range from eight to 12 hours, although a car battery that is completely drained may require as much as 24 hours to receive a full charge. The battery charger has safeguards to prevent overcharging, so do not worry about the battery being charged prior to the charge time expiring.

Unplug the Exide battery charger from the wall and remove the clamps from the terminals. Return the battery to its original position on the engine and use a 3/4-inch wrench to tighten the cables on the battery terminals. Connect the negative cable first, then the positive.