Bolens TMO-3394704 - Manual (Page 7)

FIGURE 2.
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DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning
on page 6. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with
water. INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs
or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. EYES;
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes, then
get prompt medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep
all lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, match­
es, etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in
well-ventilated areas. Make certain venting path of
battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
Battery Red
Drain rpositivel
Black
(Negative)
Cable
FIGURE 3.
Battery
Box
3. Place the battery on a table or workbench. Make
certain the long plastic drain tube is in place on
the vent elbow.
4. Remove the six fill caps from the top of the bat­
tery with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage
the fill caps. See figure 1.
‘ 5. Place the battery fluid container on the table or
workbench. Carefully cut off tip of the spout and
attach the short plastic tube provided. Do not
squeeze the container when cutting tip.
6. Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the
UPPER LEVEL line marked on battery. See fig­
ure 2. Use caution as the acid level will rise rapid­
ly after the bottom of the cell is filled.
7. Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill
caps removed, while the plates absorb acid.
8. If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute stand­
ing period, refill each cell with battery acid to the
UPPER LEVEL line on battery. Replace the fill
caps.
9. Before discarding the empty container, neutralize
any residue with baking soda and rinse container
with water. Puncture container several times
before discarding.
10. Charge the battery after the 30 minute standing
period. SLOW CHARGE THE BATTERY (DO
NOT FAST CHARGE) at a meiximum 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.
NOTE: This engine is equipped with an alternator.
The current for the battery charger alternator is unreg­
ulated. During normal operation, 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.
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.
After battery has been charged, add only distilled
water. Do not add acid.
INSTALLING THE BAHERY (Hardware A)
1. Lift the seat.
2 .
4.
5.
Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire)
extends through the retainer on the right side of
the battery box. The negative cable (heavy black
wire) should be routed up along the left side of
the battery box.
Place the battery inside the battery box so that
the positive terminal is toward the right side of the
unit. See figure 3. Route the battery drain tube
down beside the battery box.
Remove the bolt on the positive terminal of the
battery. Place the positive (+) red cable on the
terminal. Secure with the bolt. Be careful not to
lose the nut which is inside the terminal.
Attach the negative (-) black cable in the same
manner.