Snapper 381451HBVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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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.
4.8 BATTERY
4.8.1. Battery Removal
1. The battery is located under seat. Remove seat
knobs and carefully tilt forward to expose battery.
See Figure 4.13.
FIGURE 4.13
2. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
See Figure 4.14.
3.
Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain
mounting bolts and nuts.
4. Carefully lift battery out of battery tray.
WARNING
If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine
without insulating the Po battery cable
terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the
battery cables can result.
FIGURE 4.14
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the
proper position as show in Figure 4.14. DO NOT
attempt to charge battery while installed on the
Machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the
battery.
4.8.2. Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: Your Hydro Rear Engine Rider is
equipped with a specially designed battery that
allows the machine to be placed on the rear bumper
for up to 2 hours with no acid leakage. Failure to
use a genuine Snapper battery or installing the
Snapper battery incorrectly will result in damage to
your machine. The Snapper battery must be
installed with the battery caps towards the front of
the machine and the terminals towards the rear.
See Figure 4.14.
1. Carefully place battery into battery tray.
2. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring
harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using
bolt and nut. See Figures 4.15
FIGURE 4.15
SEAT KNOBS
POSITIVE CABLE WITH
TERMINAL COVER
FRONT
POSITIVE CABLE
WITH TERMINAL
COVER
FRONT