Snapper E281320BE, E331520KVE 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 4.15.

BATTERY COVER

RATCHET

FASTENERS

FIGURE 4.15

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 4.16.

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

POSITIVE

RED POSITIVE (+)TERMINAL

CABLEINSULATOR

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE (+)

END FIRST INTO BATTERY

COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF

ARROW AS SHOWN

FIGURE 4.16

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 tall battery cover. See Figure 4.15.

6.Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.

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Contents Manual No -3553 I.R /29/00 European Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Transmission Shift Lever Symbols Rabbit PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. 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 MechanismService After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeChange Engine OIL Interlock System Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Blade BrakeLubrication Grease Fittings Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Front Wheel Bearing LubricationStorage OUT of Season Service AnnuallyFuel Filter Every TWO YearsRemoving Fuel Tank Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 DecksFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Wheel Brake Adjustment Adjustments & RepairChain Case Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBlade Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassVibration Max Less Than Subject Service ReferencePower LWA To be Performed PagesMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes Service Notes European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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