Snapper 421823BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 68

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 TERMINAL
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiPOSITIVE i IiilNSULATOR iii !i iiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiii(+) ........
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
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 POSITIVE (+) i
FIRST INTO BATTERY "
COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF i
ARROW AS SHOWN "
....... ,;,,,,,,,,,;,,,,,;;.;;.,;.,,,.,,.,;,,;;;;;,,;.,;;....i
BATTERY FIGURE 4.18
COVER
/
proper pos_ow in Figure. DO NOT attempt
to charge battery _alled on the Rear Engine
_R_BOOST" chargers on the
battery.
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
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.
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 the battery cover. See Figure 4.17.
6. Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.
CAUTION
If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine
without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal
with electrical tape, or sparking from battery cables
can result.
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