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Snapper 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, 5900665, S150X Series manual Battery Maintenance

Models: S150X Series 5900696 5900686 5900697 5900665

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Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B, Figure 45).

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

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

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

Figure 45. Battery Compartment

A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

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Snapper 5900686, 5900696, 5900697, 5900665, S150X Series manual Battery Maintenance

Contents

Description Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operator Safety Safety Rules and InformationOperating Safety Read the Manual Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Roll BAR USEOverhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas Preparation TrainingOperation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsIgnition System Gasoline Models Periods of exposure Maintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide Safety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksSafety Icons North American Safety Icons Features and Controls Identification Numbers Features and Controls Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control Functions Features & Controls Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Seat Adjustment Check Tire Pressures Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Lower the roll bar only when necessary and Never remove it Raise and Lower the Roll BarKeep roll bar in the raised position and use the seat belt To Lower the Roll Bar Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider By Hand Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Reverse Travel Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing Turns Mowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Proper MulchingMulching Requires Excellent Mowing Conditions Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Regular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Before Every Spring Hours Fall Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware Engine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Lubrication GreaseOil Lubricating the Front Casters Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Check Hydraulic Oil LevelChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Inspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this spring Battery Maintenance Battery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine BlockThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not Touch Storage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Specifications DimensionsEngine Chassis Ferris Limited Warranty Tractor Mower Deck