Scotts S1642 - Manual (Page 46)

Service Electrical - 42
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
2. Remove rubber hold-down strap (A).
3. Disconnect BLACK (–) battery cable (B) first.
4. Disconnect RED (+) battery cable (C). Remove battery
from mower.
5. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda
solution into the cells.
6. Rinse the battery with clean water. Let dry.
7. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
8. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to
prevent corrosion.
9. Install battery. (See Removing and Installing the Battery
in this section and Connect the Battery in the Assembly
section.)
Charging the Battery
Before you charge a battery:
• Wait until the battery has warmed to room temperature.
Do not charge a frozen battery.
Turn OFF and unplug the charger before you connect
cables to the battery or disconnect cables from the battery.
If the battery becomes warm to touch during charging:
• Reduce the charging rate OR
• Stop charging the battery until it cools.
NOTE: Your charger may have an AUTOMATIC STOP to
prevent charging the battery:
• When the battery is fully charged OR
• When the battery is not in condition to take a charge.
1. Remove battery from mower. (See Removing and
Installing Battery in this section.)
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! BE VERY CAREFUL:
Battery fluid (electrolyte), is a solution of water
and sulfuric acid. It is very harmful to eyes,
skin, or clothing.
- Wear goggles or an eye shield when you work
with a battery.
- If the acid contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush the area immediately with water.
Get medical help, if necessary.
A battery gives off gas which can explode. An
exploding battery will spray sulfuric acid in all
directions.
- Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from
the battery.
- Charge the battery in an area with good
ventilation.
- DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT attempt to
open, add fluid or service battery. Any attempt
to do so will void warranty and lead to possible
injury.Battery gas is explosive:
- DO NOT smoke while you charge battery.
- Keep all flames and sparks away.
- DO NOT charge frozen battery.
- DO NOT connect booster battery negative (-)
cable to starting vehicle negative (-) terminal.