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6.2.4 SERVICING THE BATTERY
Read Section
2.9
on battery safety for safe
handling of the battery
Remove
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
2. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
Install
1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-down
bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative
(–) cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Cleaning the Battery
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with
wire brush. Rinse with a weak baking soda
solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative
(–) cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Charging the Battery
Do noT fast charge. Charging at a higher rate
will reduce battery life.
ALwAYS follow information provided on battery
and battery charger. Contact battery manufacturer
and battery charger manufacturer for detailed
instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit.
2. Use a battery carrier to lift the battery or place
hands at opposite corners to avoid spilling
acid through the vents
3. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
4. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to
negative (–) terminal.
5. Charge battery according to the instructions
from battery charger manufacturer and battery
manufacturer.
Jump Starting Battery
Read Section
2.9
on battery safety for safe
handling of the battery.
Unit used for jump-starting should have a 12-volt
battery and a negatively grounded system.
1. Connect positive (+) jumper cable to positive
terminal of discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the same jumper
cable to positive (+) terminal of booster
battery.
3. Connect one end of the second jumper cable
to negative (–) terminal of booster battery.
4. Make the final jumper cable connection to
engine block or the furthest ground point away
from the discharged battery.
5. Start engine.
6. After engine starts leave cables connected for
one to two minutes.
7. Disconnect jumper cables in reverse order of
installation.
8. operate unit as normal to charge battery.
Caution
: Battery posts,
terminals
and
related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. wash hands immediately
after handling battery.
w A R n I n G :
frozen batteries
can explode and
result in death or
serious injury. Do
noT charge a
frozen battery. Let
battery thaw before
charging.
U1 Lawn & Garden 250 CCA
battery is recommended