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.
4.8BATTERY
4.8.1. Battery Removal
1.The battery is located under seat. Remove seat knobs and carefully tilt forward to expose battery. See Figure 4.13.
SEAT KNOBS
FIGURE 4.13
2.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.14.
3.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.
4.Carefully lift battery out of battery tray.
WARNING
If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating the Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery cables can result.
FRONT
POSITIVE CABLE WITH
TERMINAL COVER
FIGURE 4.14
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure 4.14. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
4.8.2. Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: Your Hydro Rear Engine Rider is equipped with a specially designed battery that allows the machine to be placed on the rear bumper for up to 2 hours with no acid leakage. Failure to use a genuine Snapper battery or installing the Snapper battery incorrectly will result in damage to your machine. The Snapper battery must be installed with the battery caps towards the front of the machine and the terminals towards the rear. See Figure 4.14.
1.Carefully place battery into battery tray.
2.Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut. See Figures 4.15
FRONT
POSITIVE CABLE
WITH TERMINAL
COVER
FIGURE 4.15
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