Snapper PRO HYDRO SPA361 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 28

SECTION 6 - BATTERY SERVICE & TESTING
6,5 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION
1. Remove battery from carton.
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-
concrete surface.
3. Remove battery cell caps. FilI cells as required with
electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level.
Filling battery with electrolyte wilI bring the battery to
80% charged state.
4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to
battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to
negative (-) terminal.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT place anything in battery other
than specified electrolyte.
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WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery I
while it is installed in the machine. DO NOT usel
"BOOST" chargers on the battery.
5. Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring
the battery to full charge.
6. After charging, check level of electrolyte and add as
needed to bring to proper level.
7. Reinstall cell caps.
8. Install battery into power unit.
9. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring
harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using
bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect
negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative
terminal (-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a
small amount of grease over terminals to prevent
corrosion.
10. Install battery retainer and positive terminal cover.
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal
from touching the positive terminal, which could
cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery
terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive)
cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)
cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.
State of Charge
100% Charged w/Sulfate Stop
100% Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
Battery Condition
Syringe Hydrometer
1.280
1.265
1.210
1.160
1.120
Less than 1.100
Chart
Digital Voltmeter
12.80v
12.60v
12.40v
12.10v
11.90v
Less than 11.80v
Five Ball Hydrometer
Five Balls Floating
Four Balls Floating
Three Balls Floating
Two Balls Floating
One Ball Floating
Zero Balls Floating
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