I've added the solution & sealed the battery but then read that the top caps should be loose before charging. Should I loosen the caps? Or just charge
2059780
Doesn't it come charged? I think you are good. throw it in the bike and ride. :)
1747620
I believe the directions also say to never remove the caps once they're put on. It sounds like you've not followed the directions. If I were you, I'd contact the manufacturer and ask them what to do. Also if I were you, I'd read the directions more carefully next time. :)
2059781
If the acid has been sitting in the battery for a while then make sure the battery doesn't feel warm anymore. Take a volt meter, measure voltage and if above 12v then install and enjoy! If the voltage is lower or right at 12v then I would trickle charge it. Just depends what size starter you're trying to turn over..........
2059782
I did not put it on a "charger" because i dont trust the one i have. I just let it sit and build a charge overnight then tightened it up and let the alternator charge on my commute. Not the right way to do it but it worked and registered correctly on the multimete .
2059783
Once the caps are sealed never remove or loosen them. This is a sealed battery and should never be unsealed.
2099462
Unscrew the back cap - the one with the on/off button. The battery carrier will then slide out, be sure to put it back in the same way it came out.
2090167
Sounds to me like you may have a defective battery. Only sure way to find out is to try another one or ask a dealer (if you have one in your area) to check it for you. Thats the best I can tell you as this is the first thing you should always check. Its also possible your charger is not up to snuff. Good luck. -js
236035
I would charge the battery first. I believe those are the instructions anyway. In fact, I believe there are specific charging procedures initially to get the best life out of the battery. If you continue to experience issues, I would contact the vendor/manufacturer.
623533
Sounds like a loose connection. I would take it back to where you purchased it and ask for another, if they wont help, contact the company, and see if they will exchange it for you. You might first try making a good tight connection between the battery terminals and the battery by slightly bending the terminals towards the battery for a tighter fit.
1463050
It gets stuck almost everytime I needed to charge it. Just waiting a few minutes and try to remove it. Good luck, mine just fell apart.
497296
Make sure that the cap is tightened all the way, and that the battery is in the proper direction. If that does not work, your battery may be dead, or the product may be defective.
1978529
I had an initial problem with the battery becoming unseated from the contacts; this very thing happened to me. First make sure that it is clicked in completely. Then if there is ANY movement at all use a small piece of folded notecard or paper to force firm seating in the connector.
830053
Your system should be charging it automatically. If you just now installed the battery, wait 24 hours and it should be fine. You may need to reset low battery warning. See your manual for instructions. If it has been installed since February and now is showing low battery , verify the main power source is turned on.
788797
Mine did the same thing. Just leave it in. It charges just fine (even though it saus differently)
812801
I've read that these sometimes have a break-in period and that the charging indication corrects itself after a few days of use. I'd try charging it up and using it and recharging it a few times to see if that helps. Only "problem" is that the charge lasts a long long time! Good luck.
1800620
Have the terminal checked where the charger plugs in. It may be getting or is loose in the laptop. You can sometimes tell if this is a problem by wigling the charger end slowly when it is in the laptop.
1058984
The blank side of the battery should be facing up with the metal contacts on the battery matching up with the metal prongs in the charger. Additionally you will notice in the upper right hand corner of the charger a small plastic catch which fits into a notch on the battery and helps retain it in the charger. This also requires that the battery be inserted at a slight angle but shouldn't ordinarily impede the battery unless it's the wrong battery/charger combination.
943713
To make it a little more clear - holding charger upright with the battery and label facing you so you can read it - push the battery hard to the right and pull up on the left side like the others said. Too bad the giant arrow telling you which way to push is UNDER the battery when it is stuck. Couple of tries and you will quickly get the hang of it!
1633330
Buying a battery might be a cheap fix. Make sure the charging unit is plugged in and it lights up when the unit is placed in the charger. If the unit is new, send it back.
1783186
just put battery in the desk top charger. Make sure it is in the slots at the back and watch the charging light it should change color
2211997
I've had that problem too. There are three "tabs" that make contact with the battery in the tag, one that wraps around the top and two (from one piece of metal) that contact the sides. For whatever reason I had to make sure these were all bent in further than they were, making a much tighter fit, then put the battery back in, smooth side up, rounded side down and it began working again. Finicky, I guess.