Scotts S2048 - Manual (Page 58)

Service Electrical - Page 54
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Checking the Battery
NOTE: This is a maintenance free battery, do not
attempt to open or service battery in any way.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour.
(See Charging the Battery in this section.)
Removing and Installing the Battery
1. Turn ignition key off and raise hood.
2. Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).
3. Disconnect negative (–) battery cable (B).
4. Remove red cover (C) from positive (+) battery
terminal. Remove positive (+) cable and blue harness
wire (D) from battery.
5. Remove battery.
6. Install the battery following these steps in reverse
order. (See Check and Connect the Battery in the
Assembly section.)
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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Sulfuric acid in
battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong
enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing,
and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.
- Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or
dripping electrolyte.
- Flush eyes with water for 15-30 minutes if
acid is splashed into eyes.
- If acid is swallowed, get medical attention
immediately.
- DO NOT attempt to open, add fluid or service
battery. Any attempt to do so will void
warranty and lead to possible injury.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Always remove
negative (–) battery cable first, and install it
last, to prevent electrical short circuit to
chasis.
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B
C
D