Battery Maintenance; Lubrication - Snapper LT23420 Manual Del Operador

Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Service interval: Every 100 Hours
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. if not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cables first (A, Figure 9) then the cover & positive
cables (B).
Lubrication
Service interval: Every 25 Hours
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as
well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving
metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with
other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys.
Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication.
Grease:
[_ * steering linkage
• mower linkage
• rear axle shafts (remove wheel hubs)
• front axle pivot
Use grease fittings when present. Automotive lithium
grease is recommended.
Oil:
* foot pedal rods & brackets
* seat adjustment assembly
* draglink
* mower deck height adjustment linkage
* transmission idler assembly
Figure 9. Battery Maintenance
2. Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from bat-
tery. Secure to steering tower.
4. Remove the battery (E).
5. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
6. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
7. Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment.
Secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and
wingnut & washer (D).
8. Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and
cover first (B) then the negative cables (A).
9. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
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