Remove and Install Battery

Removing

1. 
   LV17636-UN-30APR13

   A - Black Negative Cable

   B - Red Positive Terminal Cover

   C - Red Positive Cable

   D - Hold Down Bracket

   E - Vent Tube

   Park machine safely.

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2. Raise hood.

3. Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

   Avoid the hazard by:

   1. Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.
   2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
   3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
   4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
   5. Use proper jump start procedure.
   
   

   If you spill acid on yourself:

   1. Flush your skin with water.
   2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.
   3. Flush your eyes with water for 15—30 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
   
   

   If acid is swallowed:

   1. Do not induce vomiting.
   2. Drink large amounts of water or milk, but do not exceed 2 L (2 quarts).
   3. Get medical attention immediately.
   
   

   Disconnect black negative (—) cable (A) from battery terminal first.

4. Slide red positive terminal cover (B) back and disconnect red positive (+) cable (C) from battery terminal.

5. Remove hold down bracket (D) and nut from both sides of battery tray.

6. Pull battery vent tube (E) from battery tray.

7. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Position battery in machine.

2. Route battery vent tube (E) through hole in battery tray.

3. Install hold down bracket (D) and tighten nut securing battery to battery tray.

4. Connect positive (+) cable (C) to battery first, then attach negative (-) cable (A) to battery.

5. Apply spray lubricant on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

6. Position red positive battery terminal cover (B) on red positive (+) cable.

7. Lower hood.