Battery - Snapper RE100 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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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
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO NOT
attempt to charge the battery while it is installed on the
machine.

Battery

Battery Removal
1. Carefully pull each side of the battery cover (A, Figure
47) away from the ratchet fasteners (B) and remove the
cover.
Figure 47: Battery cover
2. Remove the hardware (A, Figure 48) securing the
battery holddown bracket (B), and remove the bracket.
A
Figure 48: Battery holddown bracket
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A
B
B
3. Disconnect the BLACK (Negative) cable (C, Figure 49)
from the negative battery terminal. Retain the mounting
hardware.
!
WARNING
Always disconnect the BLACK negative (-) battery cable
first.
4. Disconnect the RED (Positive) cable (B) from the posi-
tive battery terminal. Retain the mounting hardware.
5. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
B
A
Figure 49: Battery connections
Battery Installation
1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment.
2. Connect the RED positive (+) cable (A, Figure 49) to the
positive terminal (+) on the battery with the removed
hardware.
!
WARNING
Always connect the RED positive (+) battery cable first.
3. Connect the black negative (-) cable (C) to the negative
terminal (-) on the battery with the removed hardware.
4. Apply a small amount of grease over the terminals to
prevent corrosion.
5. Reinstall the positive terminal cover (B) over the positive
terminal.
6. Reinstall the battery holddown bracket (B, Figure 48),
securing with the removed hardware (A).
7. Reinstall the battery cover (A, Figure 47).
!
WARNING
Always shield the positive terminal with the positive
terminal cover.
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C
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