Battery installation, Caution, Battery connections – Sears 580.32601 User Manual
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
A 12 Volt automotive type storage battery is
required, and must be purchased separately.
Battery should have a 32 amp/hour {or higher)
capacity. Install the battery as follows:
A
CAUTION
Install the battery and connect battery
cables EXACTLY as outlined in this
Manual. Incorrect battery cable connec
tions will damage the engine Ignition
system and/or the alternator battery charg
ing circuit.
1. Set battery into place on cradle against the
battery locating bracket.
2. Set the Bracket (Item 1} onto top of battery.
MAKE SURE BRACKET DOES NOT CON
TACT BATTERY POSTS.
3. Retain Bracket with two V4-20 x 7" long
bolts (Item 2), Flat Washer {item 3), Lock
Washer {Item 4), and Wing Nuts {Item 5). Snug
both Wing Nuts down, but DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
1. The black battery cable is connected to a
grounding lug. Make sure the cable is TIGHT,
then connect the other end of black cable to
battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG
or{-).
2. The red battery cable is connected to the
starter solenoid. Be sure the hex nut that re
tains the cable is tight. Connect the other end
of the red cable to the battery post indicated
by a POSITIVE, POS or{±).