Cleaning The Battery And Cables; Battery Charging; Battery Compartment - Craftsman ZTS 7000 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figure 30).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover (B) over the
positive battery terminal.
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, see Cleaning the Battery and
Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety section of this book. Remove the
battery from the rider and place on a level, non-concrete
surface. Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour. Do
not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
Figure 30. Battery Compartment
,WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Keep
flames and sparks away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. if not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
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