Battery Maintenance - Snapper 5900769 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring
Length
This procedure is for models with 36" Mower Decks (Serial
Number Range: All) and models with 48" Mower Decks
(Serial Number Range: 2014732448 & Above)
1. Park the machine on a smooth level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
3. Measure the coil length of the mower belt tensioner
spring (A, Figure 42). The measurement should equal
the measurement as indicated in the chart. If the
measurement does not equal the measurement as
indicated in the chart, adjust the anchor eyebolt (B).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
1. Loosen the jam nut (C).
2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
3. Retighten the jam nut.
Mower Belt Idler Spring Length
36" Mower Deck
48" Mower Deck

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free
BCIU1 battery.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling
electrolyte. 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.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable first (B, Figure 43).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
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5-5/8" (14.3 cm)
7" (17.8 cm)
E
C
D
Figure 42. Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring
Length
A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring
B. Anchor Eyebolt
C. Jam Nut
D. Adjustment Nut
E. Measurement
A
Figure 43. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
A
B
B
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