BatteryMaintenance
Cleaningthe BatteryandCables
1. Disconnectthe cables from the battery, negativecable
first (B, Figure34).
2. Cleanthe batteryterminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstallthe batteryand reattachthe battery cables,
positivecablefirst (seeA, Figure34)
4. Coatthe cableends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Becarefulwhen handlingthe battery.Avoidspilling
electrolyte. Keepflames andsparksaway from the
battery.
Whenremovingorinstallingbatterycables, disconnect
thenegativecableFIRSTandreconnectitLAST.Ifnot
donein thisorder, the positiveterminalcan be shortedto
theframe bya tool.
Storage
Beforeyou store your unit for the off-season, readthe
Maintenanceand Storage instructions in the SafetyRules
section, then perform the following steps:
• Disengagethe PTO,set the parking brake, & remove the
key.
• Perform engine maintenanceand storage measures
listed in the engine owner's manual. This includes
draining the fuel system, or adding stabilizerto the fuel
(do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see
warning).
• Batterylife will be increasedif it is removed,put in a
cool, dry placeand fully charged about oncea month. If
the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the negative
cable.
Beforestarting the unit after it has beenstored:
• Checkall fluid levels. Checkall maintenanceitems.
• Perform all recommendedchecksand proceduresfound
in the engine owner's manual.
• Allow the engineto warm up for several minutes before
use.
_WARNING
Never storethe unit(with fuel) in an enclosed, poorly
ventilatedstructure. Fuelvaporscantravel to an
ignitionsource(suchas a furnace, water heater, etc.)
andcause an explosion.
Fuelvaporisalso toxictohumansand animals.
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Figure34. BatteryMaintenance
A. Positive Cable
B. NegativeCable
BatteryCharging
A deadbattery or onetoo weakto start the engine may be
the result of a defectin the charging system or other
electricalcomponent. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, seeyour dealer.If you needto replacethe
battery,follow the steps under Cleaningthe Battery & Cables
in the RegularMaintenanceSection.
Tochargethe battery,follow the instructions provided bythe
battery charger manufactureras well as all warnings
included in the safety rules sections of this book. Chargethe
battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher
than 10 amps.
WARNING
Keepopen flames andsparksawayfrom the battery;
thegassescoming from it are highlyexplosive.
Ventilatethe batterywell duringcharging.
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