Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

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. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine.

4.6BATTERY

4.6.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1.Carefully pull each side of battery cover away from ratchet fasteners and remove cover. See Figure 4.17.

BATTERY COVER

RED

POSITIVE (+)

CABLE

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

POSITIVE TERMINAL

INSULATOR

INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE

(+)END FIRST INTO BATTERY COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF ARROW AS SHOWN

FIGURE 4.18

RATCHET

FASTENERS

FIGURE 4.17

2.Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery removal.

3.Slide battery from battery box to gain access to terminal cables.

4.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.18.

5.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure . DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Rear Engine Rider. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.

4.6.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Slide battery partially into battery housing.

2.Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal (-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion.

3.Reinstall positive terminal insulator.

4.Insert battery completely into battery housing.

5.Reinstall battery cover. See Figure 4.17.

6.Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.

CAUTION

If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from battery cables can result.

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Snapper 3314522BVE, 331522KVE, 281222BE, 301222BE important safety instructions Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation

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