Battery - Husqvarna HUV4421D Owner's Manual

BATTERY

See General Warnings on page 8.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle.
• Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• When jumping from a booster battery make final (negative) connection at engine frame.
• Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting cables to the battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or
charging.
The battery in a Husqvarna vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent checks
(Figure 38). Electrolyte level should be checked semiannually.
FRONT
OF VEHICLE
Figure 38 Battery
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position. Chock the wheels.
2. Access the engine compartment. See WARNING "For vehicles with cargo beds..." on page 8.
2.1. Remove the driver-side seat.
2007 HUV 4421 Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Owner's Manual
BATTERY
CAP
LEVEL
INDICATOR
Figure 39 Battery Electrolyte Level
Battery
PLATES
ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL AT LEAST
1/2-INCH (13 MM)
ABOVE
PLATES OR
TO LEVEL
INDICATOR
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