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BATTERY INFORMATION
The battery used to operate starter motors on Briggs &
Stratton Twin Cylinder engines is 12 volt, lead acid, wet cell
type. This type is available as a wet charge or dry charge
battery. The wet charged maintenance-free battery is filled
with electrolyte and sealed at the time of manufacture. The
level of electrolyte cannot be checked.
The dry charge battery is manufactured with fully charged
plates. Electrolyte must be added at the time that the battery
is placed in service. Before activating a dry charge battery,
read and follow the manufacturer’s recommended proce-
dure.
WARNING:
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
when
servicing the battery! Avoid skin contact! If contact
does occur, flush with cold water and consult a
physician.
CAUTION: BEFORE SERVICING BATTERY
, dis-
connect negative (-) battery cable first, then
positive (+) cable second. Arcing can occur when
improperly disconnecting cables which could
cause a fire.
WARNING:
BATTERIES PRODUCE HYDRO-
GEN, AN EXPLOSIVE GAS!
Do not store or
charge a battery near an open flame or devices
which utilize a pilot light or can create a spark
igniting a fire or explosion.
Installation:
1. Before installing battery, connect all equipment to be
operated.
2. Place battery in holder with flat base. Tighten holder
down evenly until snug. DO NOT overtighten.
3. Connect positive terminal to positive post FIRST to pre-
vent sparks from accidental grounding. Tighten con-
nectors securely.
4. Install protective cover over positive battery terminal
ends.
5. Then, connect negative terminal to negative battery
terminal. Tighten connectors securely.
Fig. 19
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Typical 12 V Wiring Diagram
ALTERNATOR
SOLENOID
STOP
SWITCH
STARTER
MOTOR
+
-
12 VOLT
BATTERY
REGULATOR
RECTIFIER
HEAD
LIGHTS
6
KEY SWITCH
SOLENOID TAB
TERMINAL
BATTERY
TERMINAL
STARTER
TERMINAL
AC
OUTPUT
WIRES
HEAD
LIGHT
SWITCH
5
4
3
2
1
DC OUTPUT
WIRE
ANTI-AFTERFIRE
SOLENOID
Checking Battery
1. Physical check
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clean if necessary.
a. Corrosion
b. Dirt
c. Terminal and clamps
(secure
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good condition)
2. Bring battery to full charge.
DO NOT EXCEED CHARGE RATE of 1/10 AMPERE for
every ampere of battery rating! CONSULT BATTERY
MANUFACTURER for CHARGE RECOMMENDATIONS.
Overcharging may cause battery failure.
a. Use a taper charge (automatically reduces charge
rate).
b. Fill battery cells with distilled water or tap water after
charging (for batteries that have been in service).
NOTE: If battery gets “Hot” to the touch or is spitting acid
(gassing) excessively, unplug charger periodically.
3. With battery fully charged, check specific gravity readings
of each cell with a Battery Hydrometer and record read-
ings (Fig. 20). All readings should be above 1.250 (com-
pensating for temperature). If specific gravity readings
varied .50 or if all cells read less than 1.225, replace bat-
tery.
TSM