Battery Service - Snapper LT160H42IBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
4.5 BATTERY
4.5.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Raise operator's seat.
2. Remove the two adjusting knobs.
3. Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use
care not to disconnect wires from seat switch. See
Figure 4.36.
REMOVE POSITIVE
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FIGURE 4.37
REMOVE ADJUSTING _
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SEATFORWARD _" The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive
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lyte (a¢ d) is a
protecti _n. Wash
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Battery acid
gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
when charging battery or when handling electrolyte
or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid. Wear eye protection, affected areas
immediately after having eye or skin contact with
electrolyte (acid). is corrosive. Rinse
empty acid containers with water and mutilate before
discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or
clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize
with baking soda.
4.5.3. BATTERY SERVICE
FIGURE 4.36
4. Remove negative ( - ) cable first.
5. Remove positive ( + ) cable last.
6. Remove battery. See Figure 4.37.
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the
proper position as shown. DO NOT attempt to charge
battery while installed on tractor. DO NOT use
"BOOST" chargers on the battery. If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from battery cables can result.
4.5.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Slide battery into battery housing.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first.
3. Connect negative (-) cable last.
4. Reinstall seat assembly. Use
disconnect wires from seat switch.
5. Reinstall the two adjusting knobs.
6. Lower operator's seat.
care not to
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
REMOVAL".
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level
surface.
3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to bring
fluid to proper level.
4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to
battery terminals. Red to positive (+) terminal and black
to negative (-) terminal.
5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours.
6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged
after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace with new
battery.
4.5.4. BATTERY STORAGE
When out of season, it is recommended the battery be
removed, charged and stored.
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
REMOVAL".
2. Perform battery service.
3. Bring battery to full charge, if required.
4. Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a
wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A
CONCRETE SURFACE.
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