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 4.15.

BATTERY COVER

RATCHET

FASTENERS

FIGURE 4.15

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 4.16.

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

POSITIVE

RED POSITIVE (+)TERMINAL

CABLEINSULATOR

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE (+)

END FIRST INTO BATTERY

COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF

ARROW AS SHOWN

FIGURE 4.16

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure 4.16. 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. Install positive terminal insulator.

3.Reinstall positive terminal cover.

4.Insert battery completely into battery housing.

5.Reinstall tall battery cover. See Figure 4.15.

6.Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.

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Snapper E281320BE, E331520KVE important safety instructions Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation

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