Maintenance Free Battery - Murray 387004x48A Instruction Book

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY

IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the
battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the
battery must be charged.
1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date
(Figure 2).
2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the
battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See "How To Install The Battery Cables".
3. If the battery is put into service after the battery date, the
battery must be charged. See "How To Charge The
Maintenance Free Battery".
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1. Rotate the battery clamp to the DOWN position (Figure 1 and
Figure 2).
2. To remove the battery, tilt the battery forward and then lift the
battery.
CAUTION: Do not tilt the battery more than 45 degrees. If the
battery tilts more than 45 degrees, battery acid can leak from
the battery.
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HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY
1. Install the battery tray (Figure 3). Make sure the drain on the
bottom of the battery tray goes through the hole in the frame
as shown in Figure 3.
2. Turn the battery so that the positive (+) terminal is on the right
side of the unit. Set the battery in the battery tray.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery fits under the tabs at
the back of the unit.
3. Rotate the battery clamp to the UP position (Figure 1 and
Figure 3).
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
NOTE: Before you attach the battery cables, make sure the
battery is fully charged. This will extend the life of the battery
and provide the necessary power to start the engine.
Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The
fasteners are shown at full size.
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1. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
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UP
- Operating Position
Battery Clamp
DOWN
- Removal Position
(A)
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. Remove the battery. See "How To Remove The Battery".
2. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery
charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
4. Install the battery. See "How To Install The Battery".
2. If equipped, slide the terminal cover onto the red cable
(Figure 3). Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal
with the fasteners as shown. Push the terminal cover onto the
battery terminal.
3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
Battery Date Code
Battery
Figure 1
Battery
Positive (+)
Terminal
Battery Tray
(B)
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Battery Clamp
DOWN position
Black Cable
A
Tabs
B
A
Terminal
Cover
Drain
Figure 2
B
Battery Clamp
UP Position
Red Cable
Figure 3