Battery Removal; Battery Installation; Battery Service & Charging - Snapper NZM21521KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
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. If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from the battery cables can result.
5.10 BATTERY

5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
Disconnect cables
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first and
RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and
nuts. See Figure 5.17.
REMOVE BATTERY RETAINER
FIGURE 5.17

5.10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect
RED (Positive) cable
(Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.18.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal
cover. See Figure 5.17.
from battery terminals,
first. Connect BLACK
RED (POSITIVE) CABLE
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
5.10.3. BATTERY SERVICE
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level
surface.
3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to
bring the fluid to the proper level. Note: if your
machine is equipped with a maintenance free
battery, water will not be required.
4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger
to battery terminals. RED to positive (+) terminal
and BLACK to negative (-) terminal.
5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours. An
alternative fast charge should be no more than 2.5
amps for four hours.
6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp,
replace with new battery.
WARNING
The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive
gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
when charging battery or when handling electrolyte
or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas
immediately after having eye or skin contact with
electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse
empty acid containers with water and mutilate
before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery,
bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and
neutralize with baking soda.
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BLACK (NEGATIVE) CABLE
WHEN DISCONNECTING
CABLES, DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE FIRST
FIGURE 5.18