Battery Maintenance - Snapper SW30KAV1852 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable
first (A, Figure 35).
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 (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from
the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery.
• Avoid spilling electrolyte.
• Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
• When removing or installing the 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.
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Figure 35. Battery Compartment
A. Negative [-] Cable & Terminal
B. Positive [+] Cable & Terminal
A
B
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