Service Electrical, Checking the Battery | Scotts S2048, S2554

SERVICE ELECTRICAL

Checking the Battery

cCAUTION: Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes. Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.

Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if acid is splashed into eyes.

If acid is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will void warranty and lead to possible injury.

NOTE: This is a maintenance free battery, do not attempt to open or service battery in any way.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour. (See Charging the Battery in this section.)

Removing and Installing the Battery

cCAUTION: Always remove negative (–) battery cable first, and install it last, to prevent electrical short circuit to chasis.

1.Turn ignition key off and raise hood.

2.Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).

3.Disconnect negative (–) battery cable (B).

4.Remove red cover (C) from positive (+) battery terminal. Remove positive (+) cable and blue harness wire (D) from battery.

5.Remove battery.

6.Install the battery following these steps in reverse order. (See Check and Connect the Battery in the Assembly section.)

C

B

D

A

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Service Electrical, Checking the Battery, Removing and Installing the Battery

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Introduction Table of Contents Page Page Page Clear Plastic Bag Contains AssemblyCheck and Connect Battery Identify Parts Connect Battery Install Steering Wheel Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine Oil Checking Tire Pressure Check Machine Safety SystemTire Size Pressure Safety-Alert Symbol Safety SignsMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Operate Safely Operating MachinePark Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Wear Appropriate Clothing Adjusting SeatTransport Safely Using Headlights Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Stopping Engine Warming and Idling Engine For Emergency Stopping Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel Forward To Travel in Reverse Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Pushing Machine Daily Operating Checklist Using Reverse Implement Option Test Testing Safety Systems Operating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Using Front Weights Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 OnlyUsing Rear Wheel Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Operating MowerOperating Mower Safely Check Ground Conditions Adjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels M40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Disengaging Mower Engaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement Parts Practice Safe Maintenance Service Machine Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval Chart Before Storage Service Record Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Service EngineAdjusting Carburetor Engine Oil Avoid Fumes Changing Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins M88594 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs Adding Transmission Fluid Service TransmissionTransmission Oil Check Transmission Fluid Level Grease Service MowerLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Checking the Battery Service ElectricalRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing Fuse Service Miscellaneous Fuel Fuel Blends Octane RatingOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Filling Fuel Tank Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers 50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Plastic Surfaces Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Damage Repair Repair Painted Metal Surfaces Removing Mower Removing Mower M97162 Installing Mower Installing Mower Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Storing Safely Storing MachinePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Engine Preparing Engine For StorageRunning engine dry of fuel Add fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Removing Machine From Storage Engine Automatic-S2048 SpecificationsEngine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048Tires Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 48-inch Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire Warranty Warranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period Limited Battery Warranty Index Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Title Number Price Qty Total Scotts Service LiteraturePage Contact your dealer Investment in QualityStep Refer to your operator’s manual