Cub Cadet 3204 Operator's Manual page 24

General Battery Information
WARNING
• Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash
handling.
• Battery acid must be handled with
great care, as contact with it can
burn and blister the skin. It is
advisable to wear protective clothing
(goggles, rubber gloves and apron)
when working with acid.
• Should battery acid accidentally
splatter into the eyes or onto the
skin, rinse the affected
immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek
prompt medical attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it
with clean water, then neutralize
with a solution of ammonia/water or
baking soda/water.
• Since battery acid is corrosive, do
not pour it into any sink or drain.
Before discarding an empty electro-
lyte container, rinse it thoroughly
with a neutralizing solution.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect)
battery charger clips to the battery
while the charger is turned on, as it
can cause sparks.
• Keep all sources
(cigarettes, matches, lighters) away
from the battery. The hydrogen gas
generated during charging can be
combustible.
• As a further precaution, only charge
the battery in a well ventilated area.
• Always shield eyes and protect skin
and clothing when working near
batteries.
Battery Removal
WARNING:
tain sulfuric acid and may
emit explosive gases. Use
extreme caution when han-
dling
hands after
batteries out of the reach of
children.
The battery is located under the dash
panel in the frame pedestal. Remove
area
the battery as follows:
• Open the tractor hood by lifting it at
the notches in the side panels.
• Remove the upper baffle of the
bulkhead from the front of the dash
panel by lifting upward on the
locking tab on each side of the
baffle.
• Pull the upper end of the rubber
battery strap rearward to unhook it
from the tab on the pedestal.
• Loosen the negative battery cable
clamp and disconnect the negative
lead from the battery first; then
disconnect the positive lead from
the battery.
of ignition
• Carefully lift the battery up and out
of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the
above steps in the reverse order.
ALWAYS CONNECT THE POSITIVE
LEAD TO THE BATTERY BEFORE
CONNECTING
LEAD.
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Batteries
batteries.
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
THE NEGATIVE
con-
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