Batteries; Installing A Battery; Charge Indicator Test - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Plunger ([A] Fig. 34) should retract freely. When
battery connections is removed, plunger should
return.
Replace solenoid if plunger sticks or doesn't
move.

Batteries

Handling Instructions
Batteries contain corrosive fluid s and toxic
materials. Handle with care.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not puncture, mutilate, disassemble
or incinerate.
• Do not (short) make direct contact
between (+) positive and (-) negative
battery terminals.
WARNING
Batteries contain acid which is p oisonous
and causes severe bu rn s.
Batteries give off explosive gases.
•
Do not smoke.
•
Avoid contact w ith skin, eyes and
clothing.
•
Do not charge o r service battery near
an open flame.
Inst alling A Battery
1. Connect all equipment being operated.
2. Place battery in holder with a flat base.
3. Tighten hold-down evenly until snug.
4. Connect positive cable (+) first.
5. Connect negative cable (-) last.
Fig. 35
Testing Battery
1. Physical check - clean if necessary and
check for:
• Corrosion
• Dirt
• Terminals, clamps (secure, in good
condi tion)
2. Bring battery to full ch arge.
• Use a charger that automatically reduces
charge rate.
• Fill battery cells with distilled water after
charging (for batteries previously in
service).
NOTE
: If battery gets hot to the touch, or is
spitting acid (gassing), unplug charger
periodically.
3. Set meter to DC Volts. See Figure 6.
4. Attach RED meter test clip to positive (+)
battery terminal.
5. Attach BLACK meter test lead to negative
(–) battery terminal.
6. With key switch OFF, press starter button.
If ignition and starter use the same switch,
ground the ignition using Ignition Tester
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7. Turn switch to START.
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