Briggs & Stratton 7800921-00 Battery Service Sealed Lead Acid Type, How To Install The Battery

NOTICE: Use only a manufacturer-approved charger when charging the battery. Contact your authorized dealer.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery while installed on the unit. DO NOT attempt to charge this battery with automotive or ‘Boost’ chargers. DO NOT attempt to jump start a unit that has a dead battery. Always use the charger supplied with the unit to charge this battery.

1. Remove the battery. Refer to “How To Remove The Battery”.

2. Using a manufacturer-approved battery charger (not supplied), plug the connector on the battery charger (not shown) into the battery harness connector (A, Figure 32).

Maintenance

! WARNING !

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine.

Battery Service -

Sealed Lead Acid Type

The battery provided with your unit is sealed and mainte- nance-free. It requires no special care other than keeping it properly charged.

How To Remove The Battery

How To Charge The Battery

Charge the battery after each use, and if the battery has been stored for longer than 30 days.

! WARNING !

1. Raise the operator seat to gain access to the battery
	compartment.				3.	Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet.
2. Disconnect the battery harness (A, Figure 32) from the
	main harness (B).				4.	Charge the battery for a period of 16 to 24 hours.
NOTE: Grasp the connectors; do not pull				the wires.	5.	(Longer periods will not damage the battery.)
						Unplug the charger from the wall outlet.
3. Unhook one end of the battery strap (C) from the wire-					6.	Unplug the charger from the battery harness connector.
	form (D).				How To Install The Battery
4. Carefully remove the battery (E).
					1.	Raise the operator seat.
	A
					2.	Install the battery (E, Figure 32) into the battery compart-
	B			E	3.	ment, orientating it in the wireform (D) as shown.
						Secure the battery with the battery strap (C), hooking the
		Not		for		loose end onto the wireform. Be sure to pass the strap
					4.	under the battery harness wires.
						Connect the main harness (B) to the battery harness
						(A).
					How To Store The Battery
				C	If the unit is to be stored out of season, it is recommended
					the battery be removed, charged and stored.
					1.	Remove the battery. Refer to “How To Remove The
	D				2.	Battery”.
						Charge the battery. Refer to “How To Charge The
			Reproduction
						Battery”.
					3.	Store the battery in an area away from the unit on a
	Figure 32: Battery (sealed lead acid type)
						wood surface. DO NOT STORE THE BATTERY ON A

CONCRETE SURFACE.

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