Husqvarna 4421-D/DX/DXL, 4421-G/GX/GXL owner manual Remove the driver-side seat

Battery

DANGER

–Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

•Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.

WARNING

•Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle.

•Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.

•When jumping from a booster battery make final (negative) connection at engine frame.

•Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting cables to the battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or charging.

The battery in this vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent checks (Figure 37). Electrolyte level should be checked semiannually.

1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates

Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 MM) above plates or to level indicator.

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Figure 37 Battery	Figure 38 Battery Electrolyte Level

1.Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Chock the wheels.

2.Access the engine compartment. See WARNING “For vehicles with cargo beds...” in General Warnings on page 11.

2.1.Remove the driver-side seat.

3.Disconnect battery and spark plug (Gas only) wires. See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicle on page 13.

4.Use a flat-blade screwdriver, and carefully remove the battery cell caps from the battery. See following

WARNING.

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