Battery Testing; New Battery Preparation - Snapper CZT19480KWV, CZT19481KWV, HZT21480BV, HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING

1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
REMOVAL".
2. Using a voltmeter, check the battery's state of
charge by comparing the voltmeter reading with
the chart below. (Remember to hook the positive
(red) lead of the voltmeter to the battery's positive
terminal, and the negative lead to the negative
terminal.)
Battery Condition Chart
State of Charge
100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop
100% Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged

5.10.5. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION

1. Remove battery from carton.
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level
non-concrete surface.
3. Check date on battery label. See Figure 5.17. If
battery is placed into service after the date shown,
charge battery.
CHARGING".
4. After charging (if required), slide battery partially
into battery housing.
5. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring
harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using
bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect
negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal
(-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small
amount of grease over terminals to prevent
corrosion.
6. Install battery retainer and positive terminal
cover.
Digital Voltmeter
12.80v
12.60v
12.40v
12.10v
11.90v
Less than 11.80v
Refer to section "BATTERY
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery
while it is installed in the machine. DO NOT use
"BOOST" chargers on the battery.
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks. Cables must be connected to battery
terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive)
cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)
cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.
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