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No, you do not have to disconnect the battery. Just do not start the engine with the charger connected unless the charger is built for starting purposes.

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Do you have to disconnect battery before charging?

No.


Do you need to disconnect your car battery before charging it?

Charging Your Car BatteryNO, it is not necessary or even recommended to disconnect the cables from your car battery before charging.It is however very critical that you follow all o the charger instructions for connecting the charger to your battery, AND the instructions regarding setting the charger controls [if there are controls to allow different voltage and charge rates.The only reason I can think of for disconnecting the battery cables is if you needed to remove the battery from the vehicle [as for example to take into your garage for charging].


Can you leave the negative cable wire off the battery when trickle charging?

It is a good thing to disconnect the negative battery cable when charging, so no damage can occur to the car's computers.


Do you need to unhook battery from car before charging?

No.


When should you add water to a battery Before or after charging?

You should add water to a lead-acid battery before charging it. This is because charging can cause the electrolyte to evaporate and increase the risk of overcharging, which can lead to battery damage. Ensuring the water level is adequate before charging helps maintain optimal performance and longevity of the battery. Always use distilled water to avoid introducing impurities.


How do you add distilled water in forklift battery?

Before charging it.


Do you have to drain the car battery fully before charging it again?

No


Your car dies when you disconnect your battery what charging could you be having?

This could also be alternator problems as in a bad diode in the alternator.


Why do you have to connect a battery charger cable to the vehicle chassis when charging the vehicles battery while connected on the vehicle...why not connect to both posts instead?

If you disconnect without turning off the charger, the sparks caused may ignite the hydrogen discharged from the battery while charging.


Do you water forklift battery after charging?

Yes. Top up battery with clean water after charging only. Never top it up before beginning a charge.


Do I need to disconnect the battery before changing spark plugs?

no


How do you check the charging system on a Lincoln LS?

with the car running disconnect the negative terminal from the battery if engine dies alternator is no good

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