Scotts S2046 User Manual

Service Electrical - 41
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
positive (+) cable (C) from battery.
4. Remove black rubber strap (D).
5. Remove battery.
Installing:
Install the battery following the removal steps in reverse
order.
Clean Battery and Terminals
1. Disconnect and remove battery.
2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda
solution into the cells.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to
prevent corrosion.
6. Install battery.
Using Booster Battery
A - Booster Battery
B - Disabled Vehicle Battery
1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A)
positive (+) post (C).
2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to
the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).
3. Connect negative (–) booster cable to booster battery
negative (–) post (E).
4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (–) booster cable
to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from
battery.
5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run
machine for several minutes.
6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact
reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive
cable.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces
a flammable and explosive gas. The battery
may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across
battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when
disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces
a flammable and explosive gas. The battery
may explode:
• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep sparks and flames away.
• Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged
battery. Connect at a good ground location
away from the discharged battery.
D
E
F
C
B A

Scotts S2046 Specifications

General

Brand	Scotts
Model	S2046
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English