Snapper LT180H48DBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 57

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY SERVICE
The battery should be checked and serviced every
25 hours of operation as follows: FILL
Tilt Operator's Seat forward and remove the two
adjusting knobs then lift the seat assembly off tractor
frame and move it forward out of the way. Be careful
not to disconnect wires from seat switches. See Figure
28.
REdNSTALL
BATTERY
PER DECAL
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CLEAN TERMINALS,
CABLES, BOLTS &
NUTS BEFORE
RE4NSTALLING POSITIVE(_
BATTERY
(RED)
GREASE NEGATIVE (-)
TERMINALS TERMINAL
AFTER (BLACK)
CONNECTING
FIGURE 28
CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
WARNING
The Electrolyte (Acid) produces a highly explosive
gas. Keep all Sparks, Flame and Fire away from the
area when charging battery or when handling
electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (Acid) is a highly
corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. In case of
eye or skin contact with Electrolyte (Acid), wash
all affective areas of the body immediately with
water.
Clean top of battery, disconnect battery positive cable
to prevent arching, then carefully remove the battery
cell covers.
Visually check electrolyte level in each cell. Level
should be 3116" above cell plates up to the fill rings.
Using distilled water, fill cells as needed to bring level
up to, but not over, the fill rings. See Figure 29.
Replace cell covers and reconnect the positive cable if
disconnected earlier.
FIGURE 29
BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE
The engine is equipped with a flywheel altemator to
charge battery. If the tractor is not run regularly,
connect battery to a charger monthly to maintain
charge. If low, battery liquid could freeze at zero
degree temperatures causing cracking of the battery
case. To prevent freezing, keep the charge up or
remove the battery from the tractor and store battery in
warm, well ventilated area during the off season. Store
on wooden surface, not on cement floor.
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Always remove the Negative (.) cable first to
prevent arching and remove Positive (+) cable last.
To charge, connect a constant current charger
(not trickle type) and follow instructions furnished
with the charger.
If time allows, slow charge at 1 amp for 10 hours, or
as an alternate, fast charge at not more than 2.5
amps for four hours. Observe ALL Precautions
while charging.
Install Positive (+) cable first and install Negative(-)
cable last. Apply a small amount of grease over the
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Re-install seat assembly over battery and secure in
position with adjusting knobs. Leave knobs loose
until the seat is adjusted, then tighten.
ACTIVATING A NEW BATTERY
Activating a new Battery with Electrolyte (Acid) will
bring it up to 80 % of full charge state. It must be
brought up to full charge, which means 20% additional
charge is needed. Charge a new Battery for 2 hours on
a slow charge rate of I Amp to bring it up to full charge
before installing it in tractor.
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