Adjustments and Service

Battery Maintenance

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 30).

2.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

3.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (A).

4.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

5.Be sure to replace the terminal cover (B) over the positive battery terminal.

Battery Charging

B

A

C

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the

Figure 30. Battery Compartment

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical

 

 

 

 

component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the prob-

 

 

 

 

lem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, f

ll w

 

 

WARNING

 

the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular

 

 

 

 

Maintenance Section.

 

 

 

 

Be

areful when handling the battery. Keep flames and

To charge the battery, follow the instructions

vided by

he

 

sparks away from the battery.

battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included

 

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the

in the safety rules sections of this book. Rem

ve the battery

 

negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this

from the rider and place on a level, non-concrete surface.

 

 

or

er, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a

Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour. Do not charge at a

 

tool.

 

 

 

 

rate higher than 10 amps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the

 

 

 

 

 

gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the

 

 

 

 

 

battery well during charging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Snapper 285Z manual Battery Maintenance, Battery Charging

285Z specifications

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