Snapper RE100 Operater's Manual - Page 30

Maintenance ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery while it is installed on the machine. 3. Disconnect the BLACK (Negative) cable (C, Figure 49) from the negative battery terminal. Retain the mounting hardware. ! WARNING ! Always disconnect the BLACK negative (-) battery cable first. 4. Disconnect the RED (Positive) cable (B) from the positive battery terminal. Retain the mounting hardware. 5. Remove the battery from the battery compartment. Battery Battery Removal B 1. Carefully pull each side of the battery cover (A, Figure 47) away from the ratchet fasteners (B) and remove the A cover. A r nC ot fo uctio B N od Figure 47: Battery cover r 2. Remove the hardware (A, Figure 48) securing the Rep battery holddown bracket (B), and remove the bracket. Figure 49: Battery connections Battery Installation 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment. 2. Connect the RED positive (+) cable (A, Figure 49) to the positive terminal (+) on the battery with the removed hardware. ! WARNING ! Always connect the RED positive (+) battery cable first. A B Figure 48: Battery holddown bracket 3. Connect the black negative (-) cable (C) to the negative terminal (-) on the battery with the removed hardware. 4. Apply a small amount of grease over the terminals to prevent corrosion. 5. Reinstall the positive terminal cover (B) over the positive terminal. 6. Reinstall the battery holddown bracket (B, Figure 48), securing with the removed hardware (A). 7. Reinstall the battery cover (A, Figure 47). ! WARNING ! Always shield the positive terminal with the positive terminal cover. 30 www.snapper.com