Scag Power Equipment SCR manual Charging the Battery, Jump Starting

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WARNING:

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID

EXTERNAL CONTACT — Flush with water.

EYES — Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

INTERNAL — Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk Of Magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately. In case of internal contact, DO NOT give fluids that would induce vomiting.

1.Tilt the seat forward to access the battery.

2.Remove the battery cell caps. Visually inspect electrolyte level in the cells. If electrolyte is below the bottom of vent well, fill with clean distilled water to the bottom of vent wells (1/4 to 1/2 inch above the plates). Install the battery cell caps.

-IMPORTANT-

Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will overflow through the vent tube onto parts of the machine, resulting in severe corrosion.

3.Clean the cable ends and battery posts with steel wool or a wire brush. Use a solution of baking soda and water to clean the battery. Do not allow the solution to enter the battery cells.

B. Charging the Battery

Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific instructions.

Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery has been completely discharged for a long period of time, the alternator may not be able to recharge the battery, and a battery charger will be required.

DO NOT charge a frozen battery. It may explode and cause injury. Let the battery warm before attaching a charger.

Whenever possible, remove the battery from the mower before charging and make sure the electrolyte covers the plates in all cells.

WARNING:

BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so gases produced while charging can dissipate.

Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not occur or the battery does not feel excessively hot (over 125°F). If spewing or gassing occurs or the temperature exceeds 125°F, the charging rate must be reduced or temporarily stopped to permit cooling.

4.Tighten the cable connections securely and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to the terminal connections to prevent corrosion.

C. Jump Starting

1.The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. If a vehicle is used for jump starting, it must have a negative ground system.

2.When connecting the jumper cables, connect the positive cable to the positive battery post, then connect the negative cable to the negative battery post.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Table of Contents Table of Contents Contd General Information IntroductionDirection Reference Servicing the Engine and Drive Train ComponentsSafety Information Signal WordsBefore Operation Considerations Operation Considerations Maintenance Considerations Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing upSafety and Instructional Decals Install Belt Cover Before Operating MachineSpecifications EngineElectrical TractorWeights and Dimensions Tractor ContdCutter Deck Grass Catching SystemOperating Instructions Controls and Instrument IdentificationSafety Interlock System Blower Belt ReleaseStarting the Engine Ground Travel and SteeringForward Travel Reverse TravelEngaging the Deck Drive Cutter Blades Hillside OperationHOPPER, Mulch or Side Discharge Operation Parking the MowerAfter Operation Grass Catching Operation 10 Tailgate OperationSide Discharge Operation Mulching OperationRemoving Clogged Material Adjusting Cutting Height Moving Mower with Engine StoppedRecommendations for Mowing Tilting the Cutter Deck Deck Locking Pin Locking Pin HoleTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Condition Cause CureTroubleshooting Contd Condition Cause Cure Scalloped Cut, or Rough ContourTroubleshooting Contd GroundAdjustments Parking Brake AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Travel AdjustmentsStart the engine and disengage the parking brake Tracking Adjustment Steering Handle Adjustment Drive linkageThrottle Control and Choke Adjustments Belt AdjustmentCutter Deck Adjustments Belt AlignmentMaintenance Maintenance Chart Recommended Service IntervalsMaintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals Contd Lubrication Grease Fitting Lubrication Chart see FigureLubrication Fitting Points Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Checking Engine Crankcase Oil LevelChanging Hydraulic Oil Changing Engine Crankcase Oil Changing Engine Oil FilterEngine Fuel System Filling the Fuel TankBattery Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning BatteryEngine AIR Cleaner Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner ElementCharging the Battery Jump StartingBlade Replacement Drive BeltsCutter Blades Blade InspectionTires HopperCutter Deck Gearbox Checking Lubricant LevelPower Unit Gearbox 10 Gearbox Drain PlugBODY, DECK, Hopper and Upholstery 13 Fluid LevelPage Cutter Deck Part Number Description Cutter Deck Support Components Cutter Deck Support Components Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Engine and Attaching Parts Engine and Attaching Parts Traction Drive Components Part Description Hydraulic Pump Housing Kit Includes Housing, Journal Bearing Cutter Deck Drive Gearbox Ref. Part No. No. Description Speed and Steering Controls Part Description Parking Brake Mechanism Parking Brake Mechanism Fuel and Hydraulic Components Ref. Part No. Number Description Electrical System Part Number Description Hopper Hopper Hopper Actuator Mechanism Ref. Part No. Number Description Replacement Decals and Information Plates Rotating Blades and BeltsSCR 2K RD2 Electrical Schematic Page Limited Warranty Commercial Equipment 1999
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