Battery Maintenance - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Battery Maintenance
NOTE, This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1
battery,
Cleaningthe Batteryand Cables
WARNING
Be carefuJwhen handlingthe battery. Avoid spilling
electrolyte. Keep Barnes and sparksawayfram the
battery.
When removingor installingbatterycables,disconnect
the negativecabJeFIRSTand reconnect it LAST.if not
done in this order,the positive terminal canbe shortedto
the frame by a tool.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable first (B, Figure44).
2. Cleanthe battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattachthe battery cables,
positive (red) cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Figure 44. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (÷) Cable& Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable& Terminal
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