Battery Removal Or Installation; Battery Storage; Jump Starting; Common Causes For Battery Failure - Montgomery Ward TMO-3395309 Operating Manual

6. Place the clutch-brake pedal in park position.
7. Push forward on the variable speed pulley, and
lift the belt off the engine and remove the belt
from the engine pulley.
8. Release the clutch-brake pedal. Using the pedal
to move the variable speed pulley as necessary,
lift the belt up and off the variable speed pulley.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt is
inside the pins. See figure 24.
Variable
Speed Pulle
FIGURE 24.
9. Reassemble with a new belt, following instruc-
tions in reverse order.
10. Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjust-
ment section.
BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
WARNING: When removing the battery,
follow this order of disassembly to pre-
vent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
1. Remove the Negative cable.
2. Remove the Positive cable.
To install a battery:
1, Attach the Positive cable.
2. Attach the Negative cable.
JUMP STARTING
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the Positive ter-
minal of the good battery to the Positive terminal
of the dead battery.
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2. Attach the second jumper cable from the
Negative terminal of the good battery to the
FRAME OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BAT-
TERY.
WARNING: Failure to use this starting
procedure could cause sparking, and the
gas in either battery could explode.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before
and after charging) to be sure electrolyte level is
above the lowest line on battery. Add only dis-
tilled water or a good quality drinking water.
NEVER add additional acid or other chemicals to
battery after initial activation.
2. The battery should be checked with a hydrometer
after every 25 hours of operation. If the specific
gravity is less than 1.225, remove battery and
recharge.
3. Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin
coat of grease or petroleum jelly for longer ser-
vice and protection against electrolyte corrosion.
4. The battery should be kept clean, Any deposits of
acid should be neutralized with soda and water.
Be careful not to get this solution in the cells.
BATTERY STORAGE
1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER
store discharged battery as it will not recover.
2. When storing battery for extended periods, dis-
connect battery cables. Removing battery from
unit is recommended.
3. Store in cold, dry place.
4. Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service, or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Lack of water
4. Loose holds downs and/or corroded connections
5. Excessive loads
6. Battery electrolyte substitutes
7_ Freezing of electrolyte
NOTE: THESE FAILURES DO NOT CONSTITUTE
WARRANTY.