Bolens 13885-8, 13875-8 manual To Install Battery, Common Causes for Battery Failure are

t,' DANGER*-.~.

BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO- SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has been added)A.

Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes away.

B. Hydrogen gas is generated during charging and discharging.C.

Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed

space.

D. When using a charger-to avoid sparks, NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to battery while charger is turned on.

E. Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing

when working near batteries.

ACTIVATING THE

BATTERY

1. Place battery to be filled on bench or

workbench. NEVER activate battery in unit. Remove vent caps from all cells.

2.Fill each cell carefully using battery grade 1.250-1.265 specific gravity. Sulfuric acid to be 3/8" above the top of the separators or to split ring.

3.Allow battery to set for 20 minutes to V2 hour. Add additional acid if necessary to bring it up to the proper level.

4.Replace the vent caps.

5.The battery can now be charged after the 20 minutes setting period. Battery can be SLOW CHARGED (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a maximum bench rate of 4-5 amperes until the

specific gravity reading is 1.265-1.275. A charging rate in excess of this will buckle and warp the positive plates and perforate the

separators. If electrolyte bubbles violently

while charging, reduce charging rate until

excessive bubbling action subsides, then continue charging until specific gravity is reached.

~ CAUTION

After battery has been in service, add only approved water. DO NOT ADD ACID.

B. TO INSTALL BATTERY

To install the battery in this unit, refer to page

7.

MAINTENANCE

1. Check periodically (every two weeks or before and after charging) to be sure elec- trolyte level is 9/16" above separator plates. Add only distilled water or good quality drinking water. NEVER add addi- tional acid or other chemicals to battery after initial activation.

2.The battery should be checked with a

hydrometer after every 25 hours of operation. If the specific gravity is less than 1.225 remove battery and recharge.

3.Coat the terminals and exposed wiring with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly for

longer service and protection against electrolyte corrosion.

4.The battery should be kept clean. Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with soda and water. Be careful not to get this solution in the cells.

D. STORAGE

1.Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER store discharged battery as it will not recover.

2.Store in cold, dry place.

3.Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is less than 1.225 before returning to service or every two months, whichever comes first.

COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:

1.Overcharging

2.Undercharging

3.Lack of water

4.Loose hold downs and I or corroded con- nections

5.Excessive loads

6.Battery electrolyte substitutes

7.Freezing of electrolyte

NOTE

THESE FAILURES DO NOT CON-

STITUTE WARRANTY.

Remove the access panel on rear of rider. See figure 5.

61EC.