Battery Removal; Battery Installation; Battery Service & Charging - Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.6.2. ENGINE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler
pulley in same the position as old belt was
removed. It may be necessary to use a pry
bar to pull idler pulley back to install belt.
See Figure 5.8.
2. Reinstall belt cover.
BELT ROUTING
FIGURE 5.8
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 5.9.
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. 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.

5.7.2. 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 terminal
cover.
partially into battery
BATTERY REMOVAL:
DISCONNECT BLACK CABLE
(NEGATIVE) FIRST, DISCONNECT
RED CABLE (POSITIVE) LAST.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
CONNECT RED CABLE
(POSITIVE) FIRST, CONNECT
BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) LAST.
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
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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NEGATIVE TERMINAL
TERMINAL
COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.9