Assembly Instructions
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To ll (activate) battery with electrolyte (if battery has
been shipped dry):
1. Remove the battery clamp/protector plate, dis-
connect the battery cables and lift the battery
out of the tray.
IMPORTANT: Battery must be removed from
the mower before lling with electrolyte.
IMPORTANT: Obtain and use only battery
grade sulfuric acid electrolyte with a 1.265 spe-
cic gravity to activate the battery. DO NOT use
water or any other liquid during initial activation.
2. Remove the ller caps and carefully ll each cell
until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. After the battery is lled with electrolyte, replace
the ller caps and charge the battery. Refer to
Battery Charging.
Battery Charging
DANGER
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES
● Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area, so that gases produced while
charging can dissipate.
● Keep sparks, ames, and smoking ma-
terials away from the battery at all
times.
● Make sure the battery cap vents are
open after the battery is lled with acid
(check manifold vent on each cap).
● Make sure the battery charger is un-
plugged before connecting or discon-
necting cables to the battery.
1. Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes.
DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom-
mended charging rate. Charge until specic
gravity is at least 1.250. Total charging time
should not exceed one (1) hour.
2. After charging the battery, adjust the electrolyte
level to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overll the battery.
Electrolyte will overow through the vented
caps onto parts of the machine and WILL result
in severe corrosion.
3. Install battery.
Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mount-
ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage
to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe
damage to the machine. A hazard may be created
by damage to critical working parts and safety sys-
tems.
Install the battery in the mower as shown in Battery
Installation photo. Connect the positive (+) rst and
then the negative (-) cable to the proper battery ter-
minal [red cable and boot connects to the Posi-
tive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and over
the battery post, making sure it covers the post com-
pletely to prevent an electrical short.
WARNING
Make sure the battery cap vents are open.
Improper venting of the battery COULD
cause a battery explosion.
(+) Battery Cable
Connection
(-) Battery Cable
Connection
Battery Clamp
Secured by
Wing Nut(s)
Battery Installation
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