48
Removing the Battery
The battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
•
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
•
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Warning
Incorrectly routing the battery cable could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
•
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
•
Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
Warning
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Tilt the seat up.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and the ground
wire from the negative (–) battery terminal (Fig. 61).
5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal.
6. Remove the positive (red) battery cable (Fig. 61).
7. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 inch) that secure the
battery clamp (Fig. 61).
8. Remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery, and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
Warning
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32
°
F (0
°
C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery on page 48.
2. Ensure that the filler caps are installed in battery.
3. Charge battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 amps.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 62).
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2
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Figure 62
1.
Positive Battery Post
2.
Negative Battery Post
3.
Red (+) Charger Lead
4.
Black (–) Charger Lead
5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 47.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected to prevent electrical damage.
