Dixon RAM XS7227 / 968999724 manual Battery, To clean battery and terminals, Replacing battery

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MAINTENANCE

Battery

Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour

To clean battery and terminals

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.

1.Open the terminal access doors.

2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the machine.

3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly

6.Reinstall battery.

Replacing battery

1.Lift seat and rotate forward.

2.Open terminal access doors

3.Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable.

4.Using a 7/16 wrench, remove the bolts on either side of the terminal guard and lift off guard.

5.Carefully remove the battery from the mower.

6.Install new battery with terminals in the same position as the old battery.

7.Reinstall battery terminal guard.

8.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut.

9.Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut.

10.Close access doors.

11.Lower seat.

Always use protective glasses when handling the battery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws

WARNING!

Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.

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Battery cleaning and installation

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