Battery installation, Caution, Battery connections – Sears 580.32601 User Manual

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

A 12 Volt automotive type storage battery is
required, and must be purchased separately.
Battery should have a 32 amp/hour {or higher)

capacity. Install the battery as follows:

CAUTION

Install the battery and connect battery
cables EXACTLY as outlined in this
Manual. Incorrect battery cable connec
tions will damage the engine Ignition
system and/or the alternator battery charg
ing circuit.

1. Set battery into place on cradle against the

battery locating bracket.
2. Set the Bracket (Item 1} onto top of battery.

MAKE SURE BRACKET DOES NOT CON

TACT BATTERY POSTS.

3. Retain Bracket with two V4-20 x 7" long
bolts (Item 2), Flat Washer {item 3), Lock

Washer {Item 4), and Wing Nuts {Item 5). Snug

both Wing Nuts down, but DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN.

BATTERY CONNECTIONS

1. The black battery cable is connected to a

grounding lug. Make sure the cable is TIGHT,
then connect the other end of black cable to

battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG

or{-).

2. The red battery cable is connected to the
starter solenoid. Be sure the hex nut that re
tains the cable is tight. Connect the other end
of the red cable to the battery post indicated
by a POSITIVE, POS or{±).