Wet Battery Service - Ms, Mc, Md, Mt, Mtl, Mtefi; Dry Battery Service - Ms, Mc, Md, Mt, Mtl, Mtefi - Walker MT Detailed Instructions

Model MW, MB
The battery is a completely sealed, non-serviceable
battery.
Ref. Engine
Battery Location - Model MW
All Models
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mounted
in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage to the
case resulting in acid leakage and severe damage to
the machine. A hazard may be created by damage to
critical working parts and safety systems.

Wet Battery Service - MS, MC, MD, MT, MTL, MTEFI

If the battery has been shipped wet, but the electrolyte
level is low or the battery needs to be charged then:
1. Fill each battery cell with drinking water to the bot-
tom of the vent wells.
2. Charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this
section.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
July 2006
Front of Mower
WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Dry Battery Service - MS, MC, MD, MT, MTL, MTEFI

DANGER
Activating a battery can be dangerous.
DO NOT attempt to activate the battery
unless you are experienced in battery ser-
vice work. The following activation and
charging instructions are provided for
use by a trained battery technician.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte is a poisonous and cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution.
•
Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing - causes severe burns.
•
To prevent accidents, wear safety gog-
gles and rubber gloves when working with
electrolyte.
•
Neutralize acid spills with baking soda
and water solution.
To fill (activate) battery with electrolyte (if battery has
been shipped dry):
1. Remove the battery hold down bar, disconnect the
battery cables and lift the battery out of the tray.
IMPORTANT: Battery must be removed from the
mower before filling with electrolyte.
IMPORTANT: Obtain and use only battery grade
sulfuric acid electrolyte with a 1.265 specific gravity
to activate the battery. DO NOT use water or any
other liquid during initial activation.
2. Remove the filler caps and carefully fill each cell
until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. After the battery is filled with electrolyte, replace
the filler caps and charge the battery. Refer to Bat-
tery Charging.