Snapper HZT21481BV Adjustments & Repair, 5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

! WARNING !

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow suf- ficient time for all parts to cool.

5.10BATTERY

5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1.Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.

2.Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.

3.Observe and note cable positions on battery. Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnect- ing BLACK (Negative) cable first and RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts. See Figure 5.17.

REMOVE

BATTERY

RETAINER

DATE

FIGURE 5.17

5.10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Position battery into battery compartment.

2.Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.18.

3.Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal cover. See Figure 5.17.

BLACK (NEGATIVE)	RED (POSITIVE)
CABLE	CABLE

WHEN DISCONNECTING	TERMINAL COVER MUST
CABLES, DISCONNECT	SHIELD POSITIVE TERMINAL
NEGATIVE FIRST	AFTER INSTALLATION

FIGURE 5.18

5.10.3. BATTERY CHARGING

NOTE: The battery in this machine is maintenance- free. It has been filled to the proper level with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to open battery.

1.Remove battery.

2.Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level, non-concrete surface.

3.Connect battery charger to battery terminals. RED to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-) ter- minal.

4.Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.

5.If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new bat- tery.

! WARNING !

Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery.

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