Snapper HZT21481BV important safety instructions Adjustments & Repair, Battery Condition Chart

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & 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

! WARNING !

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

! WARNING !

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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