Battery Information - Briggs & Stratton 272147 Repair Manual

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Vanguard Twin-Cylinder OHV Liquid-Cooled Engine
Section 2 - Troubleshooting
4. Rotate selector to
Fig. 32
5. With the engine running at 3600 RPM, the output
should be:
* 3 - 20 Amps - 20 Amp System
* Depending upon battery voltage and/or current
draw on system.
6. If no or low output is found, be sure that regulator-
rectifier is grounded properly and all equipment
connections are clean and secure. If there is still
no or low output, replace the regulator-rectifier.

BATTERY INFORMATION

The battery used to operate starter motors on Briggs &
Stratton OHV V-Twin engines is a 12-volt, lead acid, wet
cell type. This type is available as a wet charge or dry
charge battery. The wet charged maintenance-free
battery is filled with electrolyte and sealed at the time of
manufacture. The level of electrolyte cannot be checked.
The dry charge battery is manufactured with fully
charged plates. Electrolyte must be added at the time
that the battery is placed in service. Before activating a
dry charge battery, read and follow the manufacturer's
recommended procedure.
CAUTION:
Before servicing battery, disconnect
negative (-) battery cable first, then positive (+) cable
second.
position.
Battery Installation:
1. Before installing battery, connect all equipment to
be operated.
2. Place battery in holder with a flat base. Tighten
holder down evenly until snug. DO NOT over
tighten.
3. Connect positive terminal to positive post FIRST,
to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
Tighten connectors securely.
4. Connect negative terminal to negative battery
terminal. Tighten connectors securely.
Checking Battery
1. Physical check - clean if necessary.
a. Corrosion
b. Dirt
c. Terminal and clamps (secure - good condition)
2. Bring battery to full charge.
NOTE
: Do not exceed charge rate of 1/10
ampere for every ampere of battery rating.
Consult battery manufacturer for maximum
charge recommendations.
a. Use a taper charge (automatically reduces
charge rate).
b. Fill battery cells with distilled water or tap
water after charging (for batteries that have been
in service).
c. If battery gets "Hot" to the touch or is spitting
acid (gassing) excessively, unplug charger
periodically.
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