Troy-Bilt 12211, 12212 owner manual Attach Battery Cables and Vent Tube, Install Battery

Section 2: Assembly

DANGER

Batteries produce explosive gases!

• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes

away.

• Ventilate area when charging or using

battery in an enclosed space.

• Make sure venting path of battery is

always open once battery is filled with

acid.

• Follow safety rules and instructions

supplied by manufacturers of battery

and charger unit.

• During charging, do not leave battery

unattended. Charging time need not

DANGER

•Do not touch positive (+) battery terminal and any surrounding metal with tools, jewelry or other metal objects. Failure to comply could cause a short circuit that could cause electri- cal burns or an explosion of battery gases.

•Incorrect installation of the battery can result in electrical system damage. Follow installation instruc- tions carefully to avoid damage.

STEP 3: Attach Battery Cables and Vent Tube

1.Locate the positive battery cable, which is connected to the starter solenoid on the left-side of the battery post (a rubber boot covers the connection). A second rubber boot is loosely installed on the cable. Using the small screw and nut from the hardware bag, connect the loose end of the cable to the positive (+) post on the battery. See Figure 2-18.

2.Slide the rubber boot over the positive

(+) battery post.

be continuous.

• When checking the battery for

gassing, always wear safety goggles

and use a flashlight to look down into

the cells.

B. To Charge the Battery:

To obtain maximum battery life, charge the battery using the following method until all cells are gassing freely. A battery is gassing freely when the surface of the electrolyte is covered with tiny bubbles.

Be sure to follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the battery charg- ing unit that is being used to charge the battery.

1. Charge the battery approximately

three to five hours at a rate of 1-to-2

amperes. Turn the battery charger off

and disconnect the charger cables from

the battery terminals.

2. Check the electrolyte level in each cell.

If the electrolyte level has fallen, refill the

battery with distilled water until the level

reaches the UPPER LEVEL line.

3. Securely replace all six filler caps.

Use a baking soda and water solution to

rinse of any electrolyte that may have

spilled. Then dry the battery.

STEP 2: Install Battery

1.Reinstall the battery on the battery mounting base with the two cable mount- ing posts facing to the rear of the tiller. Be sure that the positive (+) post is on the left-side of the tiller and the negative (-) post is on the right-side (as viewed from rear of tiller). See Figure 2-17.

2.Reinstall the battery hold-down bracket over the battery with the ignition switch (T, Figure 2-17) toward the front of the unit. Attach the bracket to the mounting base using the two 1/4-20 x 1- 1/4" carriage screws (insert screws up from beneath mounting base), 1/4" lock- washers and 1/4"-20 nuts removed previ- ously. Tighten the nuts securely, but not so much as to bend the tabs on the hold- down bracket.

(+)T

(–)

Rubber Boot

Figure 2-18: Attach positive (+) battery cable. Cover connection with rubber boot.

3.The negative battery cable is con- nected to the upper mounting screw that attaches the starter solenoid to the back of the battery post. This is the ground for the negative cable. Using the second screw and nut, attach the loose end of the cable to the negative (-) battery post. See Figure 2-19.

Figure 2-17: Attach hold-down clamp.

Figure 2-19: Attach negative (-) battery cable.

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