John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service
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Charging Battery
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A—Positive (+) Battery Terminal
B—Negative (—) Battery Terminal
Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather.
CAUTION: Gas given off by battery is explosive.
Keep sparks and flames away from battery.
Before connecting or disconnecting a battery
charger, turn charger off. Make last connection
and disconnection at a point away from battery.
1. With charger off, attach positive battery charger lead to
positive (+) battery terminal (A). Attach negative
charger lead to tractor frame away from the battery.
2. Turn charger on and recharge the battery following
battery manufacturer’s instructions for using charger.
Check battery condition as described below.
3. To disconnect battery charger, turn charger off.
Remove negative charger lead first, follow by positive
charger lead.
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Battery Replacement Specifications
When replacing battery, use recommended battery. See
your John Deere dealer.
Specification
Battery—Volts 12 Volts................................................................................
Ampere Rating 88 AH..................................................................................
Make Exide.................................................................................................
Model E88...................................................................................................
140-20
022607
PN=145