Snapper 421622BVE important safety instructions 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 Manual No -4388 Rev 1, 8/27/01 Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Electric Start Starting & OperationEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursAdjusting Mower Blade Change Engine OILService Brake / Park Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeBattery Fluid Level Service Every 25 Operating HoursClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsEngine Service AnnuallyFuel Filter Storage OUT of Season Every TWO YearsRemoving Fuel Tank Mower Drive Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Side 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 Sharpening Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionBlades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Copyright 2001` Snapper INC ALL Rights Reserved
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421622BVE specifications

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