Bolens 132-698A - Manual (Page 6)

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Large
Open^
Filling
Adapter
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Upper Level
Marked on
Front of
Battery
FIGURE 5.
I WARNING {
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on
page 4. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Seek prompt medical attention.
EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep all
lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, matches,
etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in well-
ventilated areas.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
5. Lay acid package down, with “push in” facing
up. Using thumb, push in small perforated tab
at dot on front of package. Tear down large tab
to solid line, exposing hose. Do not use any
sharp object to open acid package.
6. Pull out hose from package and hold upright.
Squeeze hose forcing all acid back into
package. Cut off tip of hose and insert filling
— adapter. See figure 5.
7. Fill each cell to upper level marked on front of
battery. Replace fill caps on battery. See
figure 5.
8 .
9.
Allow battery to sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Add
additional acid, if necessary, to bring it up to
the proper level.
The battery can be charged after the 20
minutes sitting period. SLOW CHARGE THE
BATTERY (DO NOT FAST CHARGE) at a max­
imum bench rate of 1.4 amperes until the
specific gravity reading is 1.260-1.280. Charge
for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 8
hours.
HI^NOTE
Charging rate after battery has been
put into operation: The battery is to
be charged for a period of 14-16
hours. NO LONGER THAN 30
HOURS.
A
CAUTION
After battery has been in service,
add only distilled water. DO NOT
ADD ACID.
FIGURE 6.
NOTE
This engine is equipped with a dual
circuit alternator. The current for
the battery charger alternator is un­
regulated and is rated at 3 amperes
at 3600 r.p.m. During normal opera­
tion, it is only necessary to charge
the battery:
1. When it is activated for the first
time.
2. Before winter storage.
3. Before using the lawn tractor
after winter storage.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
— 1. Place gear shift lever in the “neutral” posi­
tion. Unscrew the gear shift knob. See figure
6
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