Charging The Battery - Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual

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ChargeThe Battery
,d WARNING
BATTERYSAFETYRULES
• Battery acid causessevere burns.Avoid contactwith
skin.
• Wear eye protectionwhile handlingthe battery.
• To avoidan explosion,keep flames and sparks away
from battery, especiallywhile charging.
• When installing batterycables, CONNECTTHE
POSITIVE(+) CABLEFIRSTand negative (-) cable last.
If not donein this order,the positiveterminal can be
shortedto the frame by a tool.
IMPORTANT:Before attempting to operatethe machine for
the first time, check the battery date. The battery date
will tell you if the battery needsto be charged.
1. Tip the seat forward to access the battery.
2. Checkthe top of the battery for the battery date.
3. If the battery is put into service before the battery date,
then the battery does not haveto be charged.
4. If the battery is put into service after the battery date,
then the battery must be charged. See Step 5.
5. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules section of this document.
Chargethe battery until fully charged (until the specific
gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the
electrolyte temperature is at least 60 ° F). Do not charge
at a rate higher than 10 amps.
Figure 7. Battery
A, Positive Cable& Cover
B, Negative Cable
C. Rubber Hold-Down Strap
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