Simplicity 16GTH User Manual

Troubleshooting & Repair
BATTERY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
NOTE
Auxiliary battery charging may be required if electric
lift is operated continuously for long periods or in the
winter when battery efficiency is low and tractor
operating infrequent.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it may not need
to be replaced. Check the fluid level, and clean the terminals
as described in “Cleaning the Battery and Cables" (see page
25). If the battery lost its charge due to prolonged storage,
poor connections, or defective charging circuit, have the
battery recharged by your dealer (maximum charge rate: 10
amps). If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem,
see your dealer. To remove the battery, disconnect the cables
(negative cable first, positive cable last) and remove the
battery clamp. To install a new battery, connect the cables
(positive cable first) and install the battery clamp.
^^WARNING
Use extreme care when jump starting. Never expose
battery to open flame or electric spark - battery action
generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Do not allow battery acid to contact skin,
eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Batteries contain a
sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious injury or
property damage. _
JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER)
BATTERY
Jump starting is not recommended. Recharging the dead
battery is preferred. However, if jump starting must be done,
follow these directions. Both booster and discharged
batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper
cables. Perform the following procedure, being careful not
to cause sparks. Refer to figure 22.
1. S e t parking brake and place ground speed control lever
in “NEUTRAL" Turn off lights and other electrical
loads.
2. Remove vent caps from both the booster and the
discharged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vent
wells on each battery. These two actions help reduce the
explosion hazard always present in either battery when
connecting a “live" battery to a “dead" battery.
3. Attach one end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery (identified by a red
color, “+” or “P” on the battery case, post or clamp) and
the other end of same cable to positive terminal of
discharged battery. DO NOT permit vehicles to touch
each other, as this could establish a ground connection.
4. Attach one end of the remaining cable to the negative
terminal (black color, “—" or “N”) of the booster
battery, and the other end to a bare metal surface on the
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Simplicity 16GTH Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	16GTH
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English