Snapper 5900547 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Battery Maintenance
This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable
first (A, Figure 35).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive [+] cable first (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from
the battery.
Be careful when handling the battery.
Avoid spilling electrolyte.
Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
When removing or installing the battery cables,
disconnect the negative [-] cable FIRST and reconnect it
LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can
be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Figure 35. Battery Compartment
A. Negative [-] Cable & Terminal
B. Positive [+] Cable & Terminal
B
A
Regular Maintenance
Not for
Reproduction