Bolens 137-465A - Manual (Page 4)

step 3. Secure with Belleville washer and hex
nut. See figure 2.
Step 4. Press the cap on the steering wheel by
hand. See figure 2.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Steering Wheel Ca
FIGURE 2. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Step 5. Your molded seat comes with the
mounting bolt molded in the seat.
A. Seiect one of three hole locations on
seat spring.
B. Piace seat on spring and secure with
lockwasher (A) and hex nut (B). See
figures 1 and 3.
FIGURE 3. SEAT ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Check ALL nuts and boits for correct
tightness.
\ WARNING I
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care
as it will blister the skin and damage clothing.
It is advisable to wear goggles, rubber gloves,
and a protective apron when working with it.
Neutralize acid spilled on clothing with dilute
ammonia water or a water solution of baking
soda. If acid gets on clothes, dilute it with
clean water first, then neutralize.
If for any reason acid should be spattered in
the eyes, wash it out immediately with clean
cold water. Seek medical aid if discomfort
continues.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive to metals, do
not pour into any sink or drain. Rinse empty
electrolyte containers and mutilate before
discarding.
B.
C.
(D t DANGER
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND MAY
CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE GASES (when electrolyte
has been added)
A. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes away.
B. Hydrogen gas is generated during charging
and discharging.
C. Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed
space.
D. When using a charger—to avoid sparks,
NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on.
E. Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
A. ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
1. Place battery to be filled on bench or work­
bench. NEVER activate battery in unit.
Remove vent caps from all cells.
2. Fill each cell carefully using battery grade
1.250-1.265 specific gravity. Sulfuric acid to
be 3/8” above the top of the separators or to
the split ring.
3. Allow battery to set for 20 minutes to Vz hour.
Add additional acid if necessary to bring it up
to the proper level.
4. Replace the vent caps.