Snapper 421823BVE, W421623BVE Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine.

4.6BATTERY

4.6.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Carefully pull each side of battery cover away from ratchet fasteners and remove cover. See Figure 4.17.

BATTERY

COVER

RATCHET

FASTENERS

FIGURE 4.17

2.Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery removal.

3.Slide battery from battery box to gain access to terminal cables.

4.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.18.

5.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.

RED

POSITIVE TERMINAL

POSITIVE

INSULATOR

(+) CABLE

 

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE (+)

END FIRST INTO BATTERY

COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF

ARROW AS SHOWN

FIGURE 4.18

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure 4.16. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Rear Engine Rider. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.

4.6.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Slide battery partially into battery housing.

2.Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal (-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion. Install positive terminal insulator.

3.Reinstall positive terminal cover.

4.Insert battery completely into battery housing.

5.Reinstall the battery cover. See Figure 4.17.

6.Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.

CAUTION

If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from battery cables can result.

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Adjusting Mower BladeBlade Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake TOP View of Belt RoutingEngine Cooling System Service Every 25 Operating HoursLubrication Grease Fittings Check EngineMower Deck Levelness Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Do not OverfillRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication From PreviousEvery TWO Years Service AnnuallyEngine Fuel FilterRemoving Fuel Tank Storage OUT of SeasonTo 3-1/4 Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Drive Belt Adjustment Blade Brake AdjustmentSide To Side Levelness Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Adjustment From PreviousBlade Drive Belt Replacement Blade SharpeningBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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