Bolens MTD7122B09 manual Activatingthe Battery

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ACTIVATINGTHE BATTERY

Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until

Caps battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to

read previous warnings before activating the battery.

1.Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture the box. It contains the battery with a long plastic tube attached, battery fluid (acid) in a plastic con- tainer, one short plastic tube and one hardware pack (two hex bolts and nuts).

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

3.Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat-

tery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage

4the fill caps. See figure 1.

4.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.

5. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP.

.PER LEVEL line marked on battery. See figure 2. Use caution as the acid level will rise rapidly after the bottom of the cell is filled.

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

7.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.

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

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

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: 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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