Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 22)

gure 23. Lubricate Mower Pivot Points
MAINTENANCE
Figure 24. Arbor Grease Fittings
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
Checking the Battery Fluid
1. Raise the rear platform to locate the battery.
2. Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split
ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.
3. Reinstall filler cap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, figure 25).
A
WARNING
Figure 25. Battery
A. Positive Terminal
B. Neaative Terminal
C. Strap
D. Vent Tube
When removing or installing battery cables, dis-
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool. rider to cool after operation. Fluid must be cool for an
accurate check.
2. Slip the battery straps off, disconnect the vent tube,
then remove the battery.
the seat deck.
2. The fluid level is visible in the reservoir fiaure 26)
3. Scrub the battery, cables and battery compartment
with baking soda and water.
without removing the cap. The level at
COLD mark. If not, go to step 3.
4. Clean the battery teninals and cable clamps’with a
3. Clean the area around the reservoir and remove the
wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.
cap. Add multi-purpose oil as
5. Reinstall battery, vent tube and straps.
required. See your dealer for recommendation.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
NOTE: In hot weather, 30W oil may be used for
hydro pump. Do not mix multi-purpose oil with 30W oil.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with grease or Drain hydro system and refill with appropriate oil.
petroleum jelly.
4. It will take awhile for the oil to seep through a filter
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