Hayter Mowers Heritage Tractor Code143P 30-Dec - Manual (Page 26)

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as
follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative (−) terminal before you
disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulphuric acid which
is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid
gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1. Remove the black cable from the negative (−) terminal
(Figure 20).
2. Remove the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3. Rotate the battery clamp to the DOWN position.
4. To remove the battery, tilt the battery forward and then lift the
battery.
CAUTION: Do not tilt the battery more than 45 degrees. If the
battery tilts more than 45 degrees, battery acid can leak from
the battery.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1. Remove the battery.
2. Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four
tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure
the solution does not get into the battery cells.
3. Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire
brush.
4. Install the battery. See “How To Install The Battery” in the
Assembly section.
5. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2. To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3. Install the battery. See “How To Install The Battery” in the
Assembly section.
Black Cable
Red Cable
Positive (+)
Terminal
Tabs
Terminal
Cover
Battery
Figure 20
Battery Clamp
UP Position
Battery Tray
Wingnut Bolt