Check Mower Blade Stopping Time; Charging The Battery; Battery Maintenance; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Snapper RDLT Series Operator's Manual

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

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1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage
the PTO.
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Battery Maintenance

WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by
a tool.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Pull seat up to access the battery and cables.
2. Remove screws (A, Figure 10) and battery hold down
(B).
3. Slide the battery (C) forward inside the battery con-
tainer (D).
4. Remove hardware (E) then disconnect negative cable
(F) from battery.
5. Remove hardware (G) then disconnect positive cable
(H) from battery.
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7. Clean battery container with a solution of baking soda
and water.
8. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner.
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the negative cable using hardware.
10. Place battery inside battery container. Secure with hold
down and screws.
11. Push seat down.

Charging the Battery

WARNING
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tery; the gasses coming from it are highly explo-
sive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
If you need to replace the battery, see Steps 1-6 and 9-11 in
the Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.

Changing the Oil

Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be dis-
posed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Remove Oil
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plug wire (D, Figure 4) and keep it away from the
spark plug.
2. Remove the dipstick (A).
3. Remove the oil drain cap as shown in Figure 11. Drain
the oil into an approved container.
4. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap.
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