Snapper NZMJ25612KH, NZMJ23522KH Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation, Battery Charging

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) cable must go to the ( - ) terminal. If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery cables can result.

5.9BATTERY

5.9.1. 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, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first and RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts. See Figure 5.17.

REMOVE BATTERY RETAINER

DATE

FIGURE 5.17

5.9.2. 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

NEGATIVE FIRST

TERMINAL AFTER

 

INSTALLATION

FIGURE 5.18

5.9.3. 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 (-) terminal.

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 battery.

WARNING

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

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