Battery Maintenance; Battery Charging; Cleaning The Battery And Cables; Seat Adjustment - Simplicity 2690810 Operator's Manual

Battery Maintenance

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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.

cleaning the Battery and cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cables first (a, Figure 6) then the cover and positive
cables (B).
2. Loosen the wingnut and washer (D).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (c) up and away from battery.
Secure to steering tower.
4. Remove the battery (E).
5. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
6. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
7. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment.
Secure with the battery hold-down rod and wingnut
and washer.
8. Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and cover
first then the negative cables.
9. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
D
en
a
B
c
E
figure 6

Battery charging

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Keep open flames and sparks away from
the battery; the gasses coming from it are
highly explosive. 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 sec-
tion.
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.

Seat Adjustment

The seat can also be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever (A, Figure 7), position the seat as desired, and re-
lease the lever to lock the seat into position.
MAINTENANCE
a
figure 7
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