MAINTENANCE 7
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7.7
BATTERY ________________________________________________________________
Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is OFF
position and the key has been removed before servicing
the battery.
Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and
cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep vent caps and
terminal covers in place.
Check the electrolyte level every 100 hours. Keep the
cable ends, battery and battery posts clean.
Always disconnect battery cables from battery and
controller connectors before performing and welding
operation on the mower.
Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting
the battery cables.
1.
When installing the battery, always assemble the
RED, positive (+) battery cable first and the ground,
BLACK, negative (-) cable last.
2.
When removing the battery, always remove the
ground, BLACK, negative (-) cable first and the
RED, positive (+) cable last.
3.
Make sure battery is properly installed and secured
to the battery tray.
7.8
JUMP STARTING __________________________________________________________
Before attempting to “jump start” the mower, check the
condition of the discharged battery.
Section 7.7
.
When connecting jumper cables:
1.
Stop the engine on vehicle with good battery.
2.
Connect RED jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the good battery and to the positive (+)
terminal on the “discharged” battery.
3.
Connect the BLACK jumper cable from the negative
(-) terminal on the good battery to the
frame
of
mower with discharged battery.
After cables have been connected, start the engine on
the vehicle with the good battery then start the mower.
7.9
CHARGING BATTERY _____________________________________________________
1.
Refer to
Section 7.7
. Read the Battery and
Charger’s manual for specific instructions.
2.
Whenever possible, remove the battery from the
mower before charging. If battery is not sealed,
check that the electrolyte liquid covers the plates in
all the cells.
3.
Make sure the charger is OFF, then connect the
charger to the battery terminals as specified in the
charger’s manual.
4.
Always turn the charger OFF before disconnecting
charger from the battery terminals.
CAUTION
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles and protective clothing when working with
batteries. You must read and obey all the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and other
reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after
handling.
!
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas. To reduce
the chance of an explosion, avoid creating sparks
near battery. Always connect the negative jumper
cable to the frame of the mower with the discharged
battery, away from the battery.
!
WARNING
Charge battery in a well ventilated area. Batteries
generate explosive gases. To prevent an explosion,
keep any device that may create sparks or flames
away from the battery.
To prevent injury, stand away from battery when the
charger is turned on. A damaged battery could
explode.
!
