Snapper SLT23460 (7800342), Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance Free Battery
How to Remove the Battery
To charge or clean the battery , remove the battery from the
unit as follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before
you disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which
is harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing. If the
acid gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1. Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-)
terminal (Figure 29).
2. Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+)
terminal .
3. Lift the battery tray and the battery out of the unit.
How to Clean the Battery
1. Remove the battery .
2. Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water
and four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate). Make sure the solution does not get into
the battery cells.
3. Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a
wire brush.
4. Install the battery .
5. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery
terminals .
How to Charge the Battery
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an
explosion.
1. Before you charge the battery , remove the battery .
2. To charge the battery , use a 12 volt battery charger.
Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3. Install the battery .
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable
to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the
black cable.
4. Fasten the red cable and terminal cover (if equipped)
to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as
shown.
5. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with
the fasteners as shown (Figure 29).
Figure 29: Battery
A - Carriage bolt
B - Wing nut
C - Black cable
D - Positive (+) terminal
E - Red cable
F - Battery
G - Battery tray
H - Terminal cover
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