WARNING
DO NOT over fill battery with electrolyte. Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could cause sparks. The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the walk behind. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
STEP 6: ACTIVATING AND CHARGING BATTERY Electric start models are shipped with a Battery Kit. The kit includes a dry charged battery, hardware, harness, battery charger, electrolyte (acid) and instructions.
The battery requires activation and charging prior to being installed on the mower. The electrolyte is a very dangerous, corrosive and poisonous liquid. Follow very carefully, all instructions and warnings provided with the kit.
MAIN HARNESS
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
ENGINE HARNESS
BATTERY
BRACKET
IMPORTANT: Only use battery charger provided with the kit to charge battery.
1.Remove battery from carton.
2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- concrete surface.
3.Remove sealing tape from top of battery, exposing cells.
4.Prepare electrolyte and fill cells, following instructions provided with the electrolyte.
5.Install strip of battery plugs making sure that each plug is fully seated and each cell is sealed.
6.Slow charge battery for a minimum of 18 hours using charger provided with kit, being careful to observe correct charger and battery polarity.
7.Loosen bolts that secure battery bracket to deck. Slide battery into battery bracket. Tighten bracket bolts securely. See Figure 4.
8.Connect battery harness to main harness. See Figure 4.
BATTERY
HARNESS
TERMINAL
COVER
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
BATTERY
FIGURE 4
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