Battery - Briggs & Stratton BRUTE BTPV22675E Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Figure 22: Sharpening the blade

Battery

New Battery Preparation
1. Remove the battery from the carton.
2. Place the battery in a well ventilated area on a level
non-concrete surface.
3. Test the battery. Refer to the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". If the battery needs charging, charge the
battery. Refer to the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
4. Connect the positive (+) lead (red) first, from the battery
harness to the positive terminal (+) on the battery using
the bolt and nut plate supplied with the battery. Connect
the negative (-) lead (black) last, to the negative terminal
(-) on the battery using the bolt and nut plate. Apply a
small amount of grease over the terminals to prevent
corrosion.
NOTE: The battery may come with the harness already
connected. If so, simply check to be sure the terminal
hardware is securely tightened.
5. Install the battery onto the power unit.
6. Plug the main harness connector (A, Figure 23) into the
battery harness connector (B).
WARNING: Shield the positive terminal with
terminal cover located on battery harness.
This prevents metal from touching the positive
terminal, which could cause sparks.
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A
B
Battery Service
1. Test the battery. Refer to the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". If the battery needs charging, charge the
battery. Refer to the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
2. If the battery will not accept a charge or is partially
charged after charging per instructions, replace with a
new battery.
Battery Storage
If the mower is to be stored out of season on its rear
bumper, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged
and stored.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Perform battery service. Refer to the Section entitled
"Battery Service".
3. Store the battery in an area away from the mower on a
wood surface.
NOTE: Do not store the battery on a concrete surface.
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