Section 53 - ADJUSTMENTSOPERAINGINSTRUCTIONS& REPAIR

5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING

1.Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY REMOVAL".

2.Using a voltmeter, check the battery's state of charge by comparing the voltmeter reading with the chart below. (Remember to hook the positive (red) lead of the voltmeter to the battery's positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative terminal.)

Battery Condition Chart

 

 

State of Charge

Digital Voltmeter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

Charged w/Sulfate Stop

12.80v

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

Charged

12.60v

 

 

 

 

 

 

75% Charged

12.40v

 

 

 

 

 

 

50% Charged

12.10v

 

 

 

 

 

 

25% Charged

11.90v

 

 

 

 

 

 

0% Charged

Less than 11.80v

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

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DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed in the machine. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery.

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WARNING

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Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover locat- ed on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) cable must go to the ( - ) terminal.

5.10.5.NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton.

2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface.

3. Check date on battery label. See Figure 5.17. If battery is placed into service after the date shown, charge battery. Refer to section "BATTERY CHARG- ING".

4. After charging (if required), slide battery partially into battery housing.

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

6. Install battery retainer and positive terminal cover.

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Snapper CZT19481KWV important safety instructions Battery Testing, State of Charge Digital Voltmeter

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