Activating The Battery - MTD 148-802-000 Owner's Manual

FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
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Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on
page 6.
Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Seek prompt medical attention. EYES: Flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes, then seek immediate
medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches, etc.)
away.
Be sure to charge battery only in well-ventilated
areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the
battery.
1. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture
the box. It contains the battery with a long plastic
tube attached, battery fluid (acid) in a cardboard
container and one cone.
2. Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make
certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on
the vent elbow.
3. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat¬
tery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage
-the fill caps. See figure 1.
4. Cut off the tip of the cone for use as a funnel.
5. Place the battery fluid container upright on the
table or workbench. Carefully remove the flap on
the box, and pull out the plastic tube. Cut off the
tip of the plastic tube. Do not squeeze the container
when cutting the tip.
6. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the split
-ring at the bottom of the well. See figure 2. Use
caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after the
bottom of the cell is filled. DO NOT OVERFILL.
7. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill
caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.
8. If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing
period, refill each cell with battery acid to the split
ring. Replace the fill caps.
9. Before discarding the empty container, neutralize
any residue with baking soda and rinse container
with water. Puncture container several times
before discarding.
10. Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing
period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT
FAST CHARGE) at a maximum bench rate of 5
amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1.265
(approximately 30 minutes).
■^NOTE
After battery has been in service, add
oniy distiiied water to replace normal
loss. Do not add acid.
■I^NOTE
This engine is equipped with an
alternator. The current for the bat¬
tery charger alternator is unregu¬
lated. During normal operation, it is
only necessary to charge the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first
time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the tractor after winter
storage.
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