Batterymaintenance - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

Safety InterlockSystem Check
Service Interval: Every Fail and Spring
Checkthe function of the safety interlock system using the
test procedure found in the Operationsection of this manual.
If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.
Blade Brake Check
Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or Fail and Spring
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTOdisengagedand operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. Engagethe PTOand wait several seconds.
Disengagethe PTOand check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
re-adjust the clutch or see your dealer.
PTOClutch AdjustmentCheck
Service Intervah Every 250 Hrs.
Checkthe PTOclutch adjustment after every 250 hours of
operation - or if the clutch starts slipping or will not engage.
Check and adjust the clutch using the procedure outlined in
the Troubleshooting, Adjustment, and Service section of this
manual.
BatteryMaintenance
WARNING
When removingor installingbattery cables,
disconnectthe negative cable FIRSTand reconnectit
LAST.If not done in this order,the positiveterminal
can he shortedto the frame by a tool.
Cleaning the Batteryand Cables
Service Intervah Every 100 Hours
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables
first (A, Figure 13) then the cover and positive cables
(B).
2. Loosen the wingnut and washer (D).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery.
Secure to steering tower.
4. Remove the battery (E).
5. Cleanthe battery compartment with a solution of
baking soda and water.
6. Cleanthe battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
7. Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment.
Secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and wingnut
and washer (D).
8. Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and cover
first (B) then the negative cables (A).
9. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Figure 13: Battery maintenance
A - NegativeCables
B - Positive Cablesand Cover
C - Hold-Down Rod
D - Wingnut and Washer
E- Battery
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