Snapper LT180H33 IBV Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation, Battery Charging

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.5 BATTERY

NOTE: The battery in this machine is maintenance- free. It has been filled to the proper level with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to open battery.

4.5.1.BATTERY REMOVAL

1.Raise operator's seat.

2.Remove the two adjusting knobs.

3.Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch. See Figure 4.41.

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KNOBS AND MOVE

SEAT FORWARD

FIGURE 4.41

4.Remove negative ( - ) cable first.

5.Remove positive ( + ) cable last.

6.Remove battery. See Figure 4.42.

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as shown. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on tractor. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery. If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from battery cables can result.

4.5.2.BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Slide battery into battery housing.

2.Connect positive (+) cable first.

3.Connect negative (-) cable last.

4.Reinstall seat assembly. Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch.

5.Reinstall the two adjusting knobs.

6.Lower operator's seat.

REMOVE POSITIVE (+)

CABLE LAST

REMOVE NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE FIRST

FIGURE 4.42

WARNING

Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery.

4.5.3.BATTERY CHARGING

1.Remove battery. See Section on Battery Removal.

2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level, non-concrete surface.

3.Connect battery charger to battery terminals. (NOTE: Always connect red cable to positive (+) terminal and black cable to negative (-) terminal.)

4.Charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.

5.If battery will not accept charge, or is partially charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new battery.

4.5.4.BATTERY STORAGE

When out of season, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged and stored.

1.Remove battery. (Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”).

2.Perform battery service.

3.Bring battery to full charge, if required.

4.Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE SURFACE.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery. DO NOT OVERFILL!

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