Assembly; Installing Battery; Activating The Battery; Charging Battery - Yard-Man 13B-325-401 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Installing Battery
WARNING: Battery acid must be handled
with great care as contact with it can burn
and blister the skin. Wear protective
clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron)
when working with it.
Always shield eyes, protect skin and
clothing when working near batteries.
Always keep battery out of reach of
children.
Should battery acid accidentally splatter
into the eyes or onto the face, rinse the
affected area immediately with clean cold
water. If there is any further discomfort,
seek prompt medical attention.
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution
of ammonia/water or baking soda!water.
Since battery acid is corrosive, do not
pour it into any sink or drain. Before
discarding empty electrolyte containers,
rinse them with a neutralizing solution.
Never connect or disconnect charger clips
to battery while charger is turned on as it
can cause sparks.
Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery as
the hydrogen gas generated during
charging can be combustible.
As a further precaution, only charge the
battery in a well-ventilated area. Make
certain venting path of battery (drain tube) is
always open.
Antidote
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil. Seek medical help
immediately.
Eyes: Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then get prompt medical attention.
Activating the Battery
NOTE: Continue assembling the rider mower while
the battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling with
acid), and later while you are charging the battery.
Follow the safety precautions mentioned previously.
Also remember to take added precaution, as stated
below, while activating the battery.
WARNING: When not in use, keep the
terminal covers in place.
Do not short battery terminals (avoid a
connection between the two battery posts
or between the positive terminal and the
frame of the riding mower).
Before installing battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
from your person.
Connect positive terminal first to prevent
sparks from accidental grounding.
Do not use the rider mower battery to start
other vehicles.
Carefully remove electrolyte (battery fluid, acid)
pack from its box.
• Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the cel!
caps from the battery.
• Open the carton containing the electrolyte
(acid) pack pouch. Cut 1/4" from the spout on
top of the acid pack.
Fill each cell of the battery up to the split ring.
Do not exceed the maximum fill level.
• Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes with
the caps off. The electrolyte level may drop due
to the chemical reaction in the battery. Add if
necessary.
Do not overfill the battery. Overfilling the battery
can cause leakage which can damage your
new rider mower.
Replace the cell caps on the battery. Make sure
that the drain tube is attached and routed
properly. Refer to Figure 4.
Charging the Battery
WARNING: While charging the battery, do
not smoke. Keep the battery away from
any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid
can cause an explosion.
After the battery has been charged, add
only distilled water. Do not add acid.
• After filling with acid the battery has reached
85% charging capacity. A newly activated
battery will reach 100% capacity in 1 to 2.5
hours with a 3 ampere charge.