Battery Removal; Battery Installation; Battery Service & Charging - Snapper ZF2101DKU Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.7 BATTERY

5.7.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove battery retainer.
2. Slide battery from battery box to gain
access to terminal cables.
3. Observe and note cable positions on
battery. See Figure 5.10.
4. Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first,
then disconnect RED (Positive) last. Retain
mounting bolts and nuts.
WARNING
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.

5.7.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Slide battery
compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals.
Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect
BLACK (Negative) cable last.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive
terminal cover.
BATTERY REMOVAL:
DISCONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) FIRST,
DISCONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) LAST.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
CONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) FIRST,
CONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) LAST.
TERMINAL COVER
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
FIGURE 5.10
partially into battery
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
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.
5.7.3. 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 cover cell plates.
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.
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WARNING
If the battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine
without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal
with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery can
result.
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