Snapper Rear Engine Riders Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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3. BATTERY CHARGING
A. With all cell caps removed, connect an
automotive type battery charger to battery
terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to
negative (-) terminal.
B. Slow charge at 2 to 6 amps for 30 minutes.
C. After charging, check level of electrolyte, add
electrolyte if necessary, and tighten cell caps.
4. BATTERY INSTALLATION
A. Slide battery partially into box, with positive
end to inside and terminals to rear, to allow for
cable installations.
B. Battery cables MUST BE SECURED TO
BATTERY TERMINALS as shown in Figure 9,
using the 1/4” screws, that are mounted on
terminals, and lock nuts from the hardware
bag.
C. Install positive (+) cable first. Place the
positive (+) terminal insulator over positive
terminal and cable. Install negative (-) cable
last after
positive terminal insulator has been
installed. See Figure 15.
D. Slide battery into battery box and reinstall
battery cover.
E. Reinstall deck support swivel and hair pin.
FIGURE 15
DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
The discharge deflector is shipped in the “UP” position.
Remove rubber band, lower discharge deflector and
secure to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat washer(s) and
wing nut(s) furnished in the deck. See Figure 16 (top
right).
FIGURE 16
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
The electrical connection at the engine is shipped
disconnected to protect the electrical system when the
battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST STEP in
preparation.
A. Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine.
See Figure 17.
FIGURE 17
LUBRICATION and FUEL
1. Engine
A. Perform normal engine service, oil and fuel,
according to engine manufacturer’s recommendations
found in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
PRE-SALE CHECK
Complete each item and fill out the entire attached
Pre-Sale Checklist BEFORE delivering the
machine to the customer.
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
INSULATOR
CABLES MUST
BE MOUNTED
TO TERMINALS
AS SHOWN
RED POSITIVE (+)
CABLE
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
TO OUTSIDE OF
MOWER
SECURE DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR TO DECK
WITH CARRIAGE
BOLTS, FLAT
WASHERS, AND WING
NUTS