Bolens 140-830A - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY
The Garden Tractor is packed and shipped in one
container and is fuliy assembied except for the
steering wheel, seat, battery and mounting the
cutting deck.
BATTERY INFORMATION
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B.
C.
D.
Battery acid must be handled with great care
as it wiii biister the skin and damage ciothing.
It is advisabie to wear goggies, rubber gloves,
and a protective apron when working with it.
If for any reason acid should be spattered in
the eyes, wash it out immediateiy with clean
cold water. Seek medical aid if discomfort con­
tinues.
if acid gets on clothes, dilute it with ciean
water first, then neutraiize with diiute ammonia
water or a water solution of baking soda.
Since battery acid is corrosive to metais, do
not pour into any sink or drain. Rinse empty
eiectrolyte containers and mutilate before
discarding.
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC
ACID AND MAY CONTAIN EXPLO­
SIVE GASES (when electrolyte has
been added)
A. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes away.
B. Hydrogen gas is generated during charging
and discharging.
C. Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed
space.
D. When using a charger—to avoid sparks,
NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on.
E. Always shield eyes and protect skin and
clothing when working near batteries.
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
NOTE
If. your battery is activated (elec­
trolyte in the battery) and installed
in the unit, go directly to step 9.
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3.
4.
5.
Place the battery to be filled on a workbench.
Never activate a battery in the unit.
Remove the fill caps from all cells.
Fill each cell carefully using 1.265 specific
gravity electrolyte. Fill each cell to the top of
the separators. Do not overfill.
Let the battery sit for 20 minutes to allow the
chemical reaction to take place.
Charge the battery at a MAXIMUM RATE OF 5
AMPS, until the specific gravity reads 1.265.
Use a hydrometer to check the specific gravi­
ty.
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7.
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9.
CAUTION
An excessive rate of charge wil
damage the battery.
Check the level of electrolyte. Adjust level to
bottom of split ring if necessary with elec­
trolyte.
Replace fill caps.
Once the battery has been activated, never
add anything except distilled water or a good
grade of drinking water.
If your battery has been installed in your unit
at the factory:
A. Use a hydrometer to check the specific
gravity. The specific gravity should be
1.265 at 80° F.
If it is less, remove the fill caps and use a
battery charger to bring the specific gravi­
ty up to 1.265. NEVER CHARGE AT MORE
THAN 5 AMPS.
Replace the fill caps.
The positive cable has been attached to
the positive terminal of the battery at the
factory.
You only have to attach the
negative cable (grounded to the negative
(Neg, N or -) terminal of the battery with a
hex head bolt, lock washer and nut.
MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
1. Check electrolyte level periodically (at least
every two weeks). Keep the level to the split
rings. Use only distilled water or a good quali­
ty drinking water. Never add acid or any other
chemicals to the battery after initial activa­
tion.
2. The battery should be checked with a
hydrometer after every 25 hours of operation.
If the specific gravity is less than 1.225, the
battery
should be recharged. Maximum
charge rate 5 AMPS.
B.
C.
D.