Battery Charging - Briggs & Stratton 285Z Serie Manuel D'utilisation

Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (A, Figure 15).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover (C) over the
positive battery terminal.

Battery Charging

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, see Cleaning the Battery and
Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety section of this book. Remove the
battery from the rider and place on a level, non-concrete
surface. Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour. Do
not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
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A
C
Figure 15. Battery Compartment
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Keep flames
and sparks away from the battery.
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.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery;
the gasses coming from it are highly explosive.
Ventilate the battery well during charging.
B