Snapper ELT180H33IBV Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation, Battery Service

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.5BATTERY

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 4.33.

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KNOBS AND MOVE

SEAT FORWARD

FIGURE 4.33

4.Remove negative ( - ) cable first.

5.Remove positive ( + ) cable last.

6.Remove battery. See Figure 4.34.

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as shown in Figure 4.35 DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on tractor. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery.

REMOVE POSITIVE (+)

CABLE LAST

REMOVE NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE FIRST

FIGURE 4.34

4.5.2BATTERY 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.

WARNING

The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda.

4.5.3.BATTERY SERVICE

1.Remove battery. See Section on Battery Removal.

2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.

3.Using distilled water, refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be visualized through the plastic battery case.

4.With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals. Red to positive (+) terminal and black to negative (-) terminal.

5.Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours.

6.If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, 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. See 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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Contents Model Number Explanation 180Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Towing Table of Contents Familiarization ControlsFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lights on Engine OFF PRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1 Stopping Engine Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Stopping Wheel DriveStopping Stopping Mower Blade Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Check Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Check Engine Check Deck Drive BeltMower Components Tractor Lubrication Annually END of Each Season Fuel FilterEngine Must not Start if Annually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Engine should Start ifEngine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentOn next Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previous Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks OnlySide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentShifter Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Standard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementNinja Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Deck Removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Traction drive belt removalTraction drive belt replacement Traction drive belt removal from previousView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacement from previous Deck Belt Removal & ReplacementDeck Drive Belt Battery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Available ELT150H33IBV AccessoriesElectrical System Schematics Briggs & Stratton with Lights Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTractor Will Not 1. Speed control handle in the neutral N PositionEngine speed too slow Maintenance Parts Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyService Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

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