Snapper 421618BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 60

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO
NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it
is installed on the machine.
RED
POSITIVE
(+) CABLE
\
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
POSITIVE TERMINAL
INSULATOR
4.6 BATTERY
4.6.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Carefully pull each side of battery cover
away from ratchet fasteners and remove
cover, See Figure 4.17.
BATTERY
COVER
/
INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE (+)
! END FIRST INTO BATTERY
COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF
• ARROW AS SHOWN
FIGURE 4.18
RATCHET
FASTENERS
FIGURE 4.17
2. Remove the hair pin and swivel from the
deck support to allow clearance for battery
removal.
3. Slide battery from battery box to gain
access to terminal cables.
4. Observe and note cable positions on
battery. See Figure 4.18.
5. Disconnect cables from battery
terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative)
cable first. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.
I Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the I
proper position as show in Figure 4.16. DO NOTI
attempt to charge battery while installed on the Rear
Engine Rider. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on l
the battery. I
4.6.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Slide battery partially into battery housing.
2. 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. Install
positive terminal insulator.
3. Reinstall positive terminal cover.
4. Insert battery completely into battery housing.
5. Reinstall tall battery cover. See Figure 4.15.
6. Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.
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