Simplicity UVGT1621BV Instruction De Maintenance

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IMPORTANT! The orientation of the battery and 

the routing of the battery cables is very important. 

Install battery carefully as shown in Figure 4.4. 

Always install positive (red) cables using the 

terminal cover.  DO NOT operate machine until the 

battery retaining rod has been installed and the 

battery retained securely. 

1. Carefully place battery into battery tray, and 

replace battery retaining strap (see Figure 4.4).  

Tighten strap hardware securely. 

2.  Connect positive (+) cables (red) first, from 

wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on 

battery using bolt and nut. Install terminal cover. 

See Figure 4.4  

3. Connect negative (-) cables (black) last, to 

negative terminal (-) on battery using bolt and 

nut. Apply a small amount of grease over 

terminals to prevent corrosion. See Figure 4.4. 

4.  Install seat/pedestal. Tighten seat knobs 

securely. 

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover 
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from 
touching the positive terminal, which could cause 
sparks. 
 

4.3.3. Battery Charging 
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY 

REMOVAL”. 

2.  Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level 

surface. 

3.  Connect battery charger to battery terminals.  

(Always remember to connect red cable to 
positive (+) terminal, black to negative (-) 
terminal.) 

5.  Charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour. 
6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially 

charged after 1 hour, replace with new battery. 

 

DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed in 
the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the 
battery. 
 

If machine is to be stored out of season, it is 

recommended the battery be removed, charged 

and stored.   

1.  Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY 

REMOVAL”. 

3.  Bring battery to full charge (if required). 

4.  Store battery in an area away from the machine 

on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY 

ON A CONCRETE SURFACE. 

1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY 

REMOVAL”. 

2.  Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level 

surface. 

3.  Using a voltmeter, measure the battery voltage 

and compare to the voltages listed in the 

“BATTERY CONDITION CHART” below to 

determine condition of battery. (Take care to 

hook the positive lead of the voltmeter to the 

battery’s positive terminal, and the negative lead 

to the negative terminal.) 

 

100% Charged w/ 
Sulfate Stop 

12.80v 

100% Charged 

12.60v 

75% Charged 

12.40v 

50% Charged 

12.10v 

25% Charged 

11.90v 

0% Charged 

Less than 11.80v 

 

4.  If battery is less than 100% charged, then 

charge battery.  Refer to Battery Charging 

Section. 

 
 

1.  With cargo bed lowered, check to make sure that 

both latches hook completely onto striker bolts.  See 
Figure 4.5. 

2.  If necessary, loosen striker bolt and/or striker 

bracket bolts, and adjust up until latches hook 
correctly.  Retighten all hardware securely. 

 
 
 

 

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