Scotts S2048, S2554 Service Electrical, Checking the Battery, Removing and Installing the Battery

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SERVICE ELECTRICAL

Checking the Battery

cCAUTION: Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.

Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid is splashed into eyes.

If acid is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury.

NOTE: This is a maintenance free battery, do not attempt to open or service battery in any way.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour. (See Charging the Battery in this section.)

Removing and Installing the Battery

cCAUTION: Always remove negative (–) battery cable first, and install it last, to prevent electrical short circuit to chasis.

1.Turn ignition key off and raise hood.

2.Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).

3.Disconnect negative (–) battery cable (B).

4.Remove red cover (C) from positive (+) battery terminal. Remove positive (+) cable and blue harness wire (D) from battery.

5.Remove battery.

6.Install the battery following these steps in reverse order. (See Check and Connect the Battery in the Assembly section.)

C

B

D

A

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