Briggs & Stratton 5900619 manual Battery Service, Checking Battery Voltage

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

BATTERY SERVICE

WARNING

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.

6.Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged, but not over charged, is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour. The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0.003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period.

Troubleshooting

Checking Battery Voltage

A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts.

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.

CHARGING A COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BATTERY

1.Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation. If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your dealer.

2.Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate (fill to the proper level near the end of the charge). If the battery is extremely cold, allow it to warm before adding water because the water level will rise as it warms. Also, an extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm.

3.Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or removing the clamp connections.

4.Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper polarity (usually red to [+] positive and black to [-] negative).

5.While charging, periodically measure the temperature of the electrolyte. If the temperature exceeds 125° F (51.6° C), or if violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs, the charging rate must be reduced or temporarily halted to prevent battery damage.

JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER) BATTERY

Jump starting is not recommended. However, if it must be done, follow these directions. Both booster and dis-charged batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow the steps below EXACTLY, being careful not to cause sparks. Refer to Figure 52.

1.Both batteries must be of the same voltage.

2.Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent to the vehicle with the discharged battery so that booster cables can be connected easily to the batteries in both vehicles. Make certain vehicles do not touch each other.

3.Wear safety glasses and shield eyes and face from batteries at all times. Be sure vent caps are tight. Place damp cloth over vent caps on both batteries.

4.Connect positive (+) cable to positive post of discharged battery (wired to starter or solenoid).

5.Connect the other end of same cable to same post marked positive (+) on booster battery.

6.Connect the second cable negative (-) to other post of booster battery.

7.Make final connection on engine block of stalled vehicle away from battery. Do not lean over batteries.

8.Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. Wait a few minutes, then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

9.If the vehicle does not start after cranking for thirty seconds, STOP PROCEDURE. More than thirty seconds seldom starts the engine unless some mechanical adjustment is made.

10.After starting, allow the engine to return to idle speed. Remove the cable connection at the engine or frame. Then remove the other end of the same cable from the booster battery.

11.Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite end from the booster battery.

12.Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent caps.

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Contents Manual Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation Slope Operation Service and Maintenance Roll BAR Instructions Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt CE Identification TAG Markings Safety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Models CE Models Export Safety Icons Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Features & Controls Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Ground Speed LeversPTO Power Take Off Switch Glow Plug IndicatorHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Oil Pressure IndicatorOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Priming the Fuel System To prime the fuel systemOn the water separator On the engine fuel filterStopping the Tractor & Engine Starting the EngineDriving the Tractor Pushing the Rider by Hand Do not TOW RiderZero Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingRaise & Lower the Roll BAR To lower the roll barTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStorage Starting After Long Term StorageDiesel Fuel Recommendations Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessRegular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & ProceduresCheck Tire Pressures Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursFuel Filter Checking / Adding FuelTo add fuel Check / ADD Engine OIL Check / Change AIR Filter Check Hydraulic OIL LevelHydraulic OIL Filter Change Change Interval Every 500 Hours Filter Part NumberChange Engine Coolant Clean RADIATOR, Screen & OIL Cooler Check Engine Coolant LevelRadiator Pressure Cap Radiator ScreenLubrication Grease OilCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceANTI-SCALP Deck Casters Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting, Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Rider Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingGround Speed Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Neutral Position and Return Spring AdjustmentNeutral Position Adjustment Return Spring Adjustment1/8 Parking Brake Adjustment5,4cm Rear Tire Camber Adjustment Installing the camber shimsTo discover how many shims are needed Distance Measured Number of ShimsSuspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadUse two hands when adjusting the shock Springs. This will prevent the wrench fromMowing Height Adjustment Inner Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentOuter Rod Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift SpringMower Drive Belt Removal Replacement Belt Removal & ReplacementSide Discharge Model Models Rear Discharge Models Clutch Belt Replacement Clutch Belt RemovalPump Drive Belt Replacement Pump Drive Belt RemovalGearbox Maintenance Check Gearbox Oil LevelChanging Gearbox Oil FrontBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Jump StartingSpecifications DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty OPERATOR’S Manual

5900619 specifications

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