Snapper SPLH152KW, SPLH172KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 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. Fill cells as required with
electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level.
Filling battery with electrolyte will 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.
WARNING
DO NOT OVERFILL!
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
DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery
while it is installed in the machine. DO NOT use
"BOOST" chargers on the battery.
5. Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring
6. After charging, check level of electrolyte and add as
7. Reinstall cell caps.
8. Install battery into power unit.
9. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring
10. Install battery retainer and positive terminal cover.
Battery Condition Chart
Syringe Hydrometer
1.280
1.265
1.210
1.160
1.120
Less than 1.100
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WARNING
the battery to full charge.
needed to bring to proper level.
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.
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