Battery Testing; New Battery Preparation - Snapper CZT19481KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING

1. Remove 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. Refer to section "BATTERY CHARG-
ING".
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 nega-
tive (-) 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.
Refer to Section "BATTERY
Digital Voltmeter
12.80v
12.60v
12.40v
12.10v
11.90v
Less than 11.80v
!
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 locat-
ed 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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