How To Remove The Side Panel; Battery Service; How To Charge The Battery - Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

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HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL
To help service the engine or the battery, each side panel can be
easily removed.
1.. Remove the screws that hold the back of the side panel
(Figure 22).
2. Remove the large screws that hold the front of the side panel
(Figure 23).
3. Slide the side panel back approximately one inch,,Remove the
side panel,
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Side Panel
Figure 22
1. Remove the black cable from the negative (-) terminal
(Figure 24)°
2o Remove the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3o Remove the battery clamp from the battery.
4. Remove the battery from the unit.
Positive (+)
Terminal
Date Code,
Terminal Cover,
Nut
BlackCable
/
Bolt
BatteryClamp
Figure24
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
Side Panel
Screws
/
Figure 23
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion=
For longer life of the battery, charge the battery every three
months,,
2, Before you charge the battery, removethe battery_
3. To charge the battery, use a 12 volt batterycharger. Charge at
a rate of 3 amperes for 2 to 3 hours.,
4,, Install the battery° See "How To Install The Battery" in the
Assembly section.
BATTERY SERVICE
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unitas
fol{ows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
batterycablefromthe negative (-) terminal before you
_ disconnect the red cable°
WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is
harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing, if the acid gets
on the body or clothing, wash "withwater.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
t_ Remove the battery°
2o Wash the battery with a solutionof one gallonof water and four
tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)_Make sure
the solution does not get into the battery cells,,
3. Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire
brush_
4._ Install the battery. See "How To lnstafl The Battery" in the
Assembly sectiom
5_ To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals°