Battery Information - MTD 137-496A Owner's Manual

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Steering Wheel Cap
Hex Nut-
Belleville Washer-
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■ E
BATTERY
INFORMATION
A.
WARNING
Battery acid must be handled with great care as it
will blister the skin and damage clothing. It is
advisable to wear goggles, rubber gloves, and a
protective apron when working with it.
B.
Neutralize acid spilled on clothing with dilute am¬
monia water or a water solution of baking soda. If
acid gets on clothes, dilute it with clean water first,
then neutralize.
C. If for any reason acid should be spattered in the
eyes, wash it out immediately with clean cold
water. Seek medical aid if discomfort continues.
FIGURE
2
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STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Step 5. Use the hex nut and lockwasher to attach the
seat to the seat spring in one of the three
adjustment holes. (See figure 3.)
FIGURE 3.
Check ALL nu'» and bolts for correct
tightness.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive to metals, do not
pour into any sink or drain. Rinse empty electro¬
lyte containers and mutilate betore discarding.
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WARNING
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BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID
AND
MAY
CONTAIN
EXPLOSIVE
GASES
(when electrolyte has
been
added)
A. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes away.
B.
Hydrogen gas is generated during charging and
discharging.
C. Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed
space.
D. When using a charger—to avoid sparks—NEVER
connect or disconnect charger clips to battery
while charger is turned on.
E.
Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
A. Activating the Battery
1. Place the battery to be filled on bench or work¬
bench. NEVER activate battery in unit. Remove
vent caps from all cells.
2. Fill
each
cell
carefully
using
battery
grade
1.250-1.265 specific gravity. Sulfuric acid to be
3/8" above the top of the separators or to the
split ring.
3. Allow battery to set for 20 minutes to
'A
hour.
. Add additional acid if necessary to bring it up to
the proper level.
4. Replace the venl^ caps.
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