Yard-Man 131704F, 131704G, 131734G manual Activatingthe Battery

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ACTIVATINGTHE BATTERY

Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to read previous warnings before activating the battery. NOTE: Some units may have the battery and battery hardware packed with the battery fluid.

1.Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover by press-~ing

in on the sides and lifting up. See figure 2 in-

set. Remove the battery from the rear frame.

2.Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture the box. It contains the battery fluid (acid) in a plastic container and one short plastic tube.

3.Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on the vent elbow.

4.Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat- tery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the fill caps. See figure 2.

5.Place the battery fluid container on the table or workbench. Carefully cut off tip of the spout and attach the short plastic tube provided. Do not squeeze the container when cutting tip.

6.Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP-

~PER LEVEL line marked on battery. See figure 3. Use caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after the bottom of the cell is filled.

7.Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.

8.If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing period, refill each cell with battery acid to the UP- PER LEVEL line on battery. Replace the fill caps.

9.Before discarding the empty container, neutralize any residue with baking soda and rinse container with water. Puncture container several times before discarding.

10.Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO NOT FAST CHARGE).

Model 704F: Charge the battery at a maximum bench rate of 1.4 amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1.260-1.280. Charge for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 8 hours.

Model 734G: Charge the battery at a maximum bench rate of 2 amperes until the specific gravity reading is 1.265. Charge for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 5 hours.

NOTE: This engine is equipped with an alternator. The current for the battery charger alternator is unregulated. During normal operation, it is only necessary to charge the battery:

1.When it is activated for the first time.

2.Before winter storage.

3.Before using the lawn tractor after winter storage.

NOTE-Model 704F: Charging rate after battery has been put into operation-the battery is to be charged for a period of 14-16 hours. NO LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.

After battery has been charged, add only distilled water. Do not add acid.

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131734G, 131704F, 131704G specifications

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