Snapper 355Z manual Charge The Battery, Battery Safety Rules

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Charge The Battery

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

•Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

•Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

•To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from battery, especially while charging.

•When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to operate the machine for the first time, check the battery date. The battery date will tell you if the battery needs to be charged.

1.Tip the seat forward to access the battery.

2.Check the top of the battery for the battery date.

3.If the battery is put into service before the battery date, then the battery does not have to be charged.

4.If the battery is put into service after the battery date, then the battery must be charged. See Step 5.

5.To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules section of this document.

Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

A	B
	C

Figure 7. Battery

A.Positive Cable & Cover

B.Negative Cable

C.Rubber Hold-Down Strap

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Engine Where to Find Us MowerDate Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Safety Operating SafetyChildren Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas Wear hearing protection when operating this machine General OperationTransporting and Storage Important cautions or warnings which must be followedSlope Operation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsChildren EmissionsService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals 5100093 DecalOperational Safety Checks Identification Tags North American ModelsSafety Icons Abcde KLM no PqrstAssembly Parts Bag ContentsLever Alignment Adjustment Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Seat Adjustment Seat & Safety Switch AssemblySeat Position Adjustment Charge The Battery Battery Safety RulesCheck Tire Pressures How to Prepare the EngineTire Pressure Features and Controls Ignition SwitchControl Functions Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversPTO Switch Seat Adjustment LeverMower Height of Cut Adjustment Hour MeterOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to Starting the EngineStopping the Rider and Engine Pushing the Rider by HandZero-Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMower Removal and Installation InstallationInstall the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Reinstall the mower deck guardsMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing PatternsMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Always start mowing on a smooth, level areaProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerMaintenance Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Items Engine Maintenance ItemsLubrication GreaseOil Control handle pivots Discharge chute hingeServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Mower blade is bent or brokenReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailEngine Maintenance Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Engine Oil & Filter Change Engine Oil & Filter Oil Drain Tube Oil Filter CapCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter ChangeOil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil Change Interval Every 200 HoursBattery Charging Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesStorage Cutting Height Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckPerform these adjustments on a flat level surface Mower Deck LevelingMower Belt Replacement Belts Over PulleysHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Reinstall the PTO drive beltTroubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the RiderRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSpecifications Product SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty