Battery Maintenance - Snapper 5900861 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free
BCIU1 battery.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by
a tool.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable first (B, Figure 48).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
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A
B
Figure 48. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
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