Craftsman C950-60901-0 Owner's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
MAINTENANCE FREE BA'n'ERY
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the
battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the
battery must be charged.
1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 2).
2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the
battery cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See "How To Install The Battery Cables".
3. If the battery is put into service after the battery date, the
battery must be charged. See "How To Charge The
Maintenance Free Battery".
HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BA'n'ERY
,_ 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.
1. Remove the battery. See "How To Remove The Battery" in the
Customer Responsibilities section.
2. Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
3, Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery
charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
4. Install the battery. See "How To Install The Battery" in the
Customer Responsibilities section.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BA'rFERY CABLES
,_ WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
NOTE: Before you attach the battery cables, make sure the
battery is fully charged. This will extend the life of the battery
and provide the necessary power to start the engine.
Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The
fasteners are shown at full size.
(A) Q (B)
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1.
2.
Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals.
If equipped, slide the terminal cover onto the red cable
(Figure 2). Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal
with the fasteners as shown. Push the terminal cover onto the
battery terminal.
3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the
fasteners as shown.
Positive (+)
Terminal
Battery Date
Black Cable
A
Battery Clamp
Figure 2
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