Cleaning The Battery And Cables; Battery Charging - Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Broadmoor Serie Manual Del Operario

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

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When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to
the frame by a tool.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable
first (a, Figure 15).
2. Remove the battery hold-down strap (B) and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking
soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery hold-down strap.
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (C).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
C
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figure 15

Battery Charging

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Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace
the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery &
Cables.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge
the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate
higher than 10 amps.
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Washing the Mower Deck (46" and 52"
Mowers)
Before running the mower, make sure the hose is
properly connected and does not come into contact with
the blades. When the mower is running and the blades
are engaged, the person cleaning the mower deck must
be in the operator position, and there are no bystanders.
Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious
injury or death.
NOTE: The washout port allows you to connect a typical
garden hose to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to
remove grass and debris from the underside. This ensures
proper and safe operation of the mower.
1. Place the lawn tractor on a smooth level surface.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (a, Figure 16) to garden
3. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting
B
4. Run water to remove grass and debris from underside
5. Turn the mower off.
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from
figure 16
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hose (B) and connect to washout port (C) on mower
deck.
position.
of mower deck.
the washout port when completed.
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B
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