Battery - Craftsman Z7000 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Battery

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
Jumper Cable Use
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a
good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with
the discharged battery, away from the fuel
tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
The mower is equipped with a maintenance
free battery and does not need servicing.
However, periodic charging of the battery with an
automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
STD STATE
BATTERY OF
CHARGE
50 Amps
12.6V 100%
12.4V 75%
12.2V 50%
12.0V 25%
11.8V 0%
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
Maximum Rate at:
30 Amps 20 Amps
- FULL CHARGE -
20 min. 35 min. 48 min.
45 min. 75 min. 95 min.
65 min. 115 min. 145 min.
85 min. 150 min. 195 min.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not open
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking
level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries.
Cleaning the battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Lift the seat and rotate fully forward until
supported by the seat rod.
2. Loosen the two wing nuts attached to the side
J bolts just enough that the battery mount
bracket slides down off the battery.
3. Lift seat and rotate forward.
4. Using two 1/2" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
5. Remove the battery from the machine.
6. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
7. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until shiny.
8. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
Replacing battery
1. Install the new battery with terminals in the same
F
O
position as the old battery.
2. Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+)
10 Amps
battery terminal.
3. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
battery terminal.
90 min.
4. Slide mount bracket back up over battery and
180 min.
retighten wing nuts.
280 min.
370 min.
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