John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service
PY80265,05GO970 –19–10SEP05–1/2
Servicing Battery
PY4102 –UN–10DEC05
A—Positive (+) Battery Terminal
B—Negative (—) Battery Terminal
1. Keep battery clean by wiping with a damp cloth. Keep
all connections (A and B) clean and tight. To remove
any corrosion, wash terminals with a solution of four
parts water to one part baking soda.
CAUTION: To avoid sparks, connect negative
(ground) (—) cable last and disconnect it first.
2. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold
weather. If a battery charger is connected, attach a
positive cable to the positive battery terminal (A).
Connect the negative battery charger lead to a good
ground on tractor frame.
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