Husqvarna PP 418 Servicing the Battery, Connecting a Battery, Disconnecting a Battery

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SERVICING THE BATTERY

Use the following procedure when removing, installing and attaching the battery cables.

The battery is located in the support foot of the power pack. To access the battery you will need another person helping you.

Step 1

Remove the two M8 bolts using a 10 mm wrench. Keep the two bolts nearby for Step 3

Step 2

Have one person lift the power pack with the handle. With the “battery box” no longer supporting the power pack it can be pivoted downward. This will give you full access to the battery and cables.

Lift and support the power pack by pulling up on the handle.

The battery box can be pivoted downward.

Step 3

Secure the battery box in the “open” position by inserting the two M8 screws removed in Step 1 into the exposed holes in the battery box (see illustration). Use one bolt on each side.

The battery supplied as original equipment is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking the electrolyte level is not necessary. Replace only with an equivalent maintenance free battery with the following specifications;

Case size:

U1

Min. CCA:

230

WARNING

-Connecting and disconnecting a battery can cause sparks and short circuits. Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.

-A spark or flame can cause a lead acid battery to explode.

-Before connecting a battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Use gloves and protective glasses or face shield when working with a battery.

-Install and remove the battery cables ONLY in the sequence described in this section.

Eye Protection Protective Gloves

Explosion Danger

CONNECTING A BATTERY

First - always install the RED (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the battery. Secure the cable to the terminal with the 5/16” screw and nut. (13 mm or 1/2” wrench).

Second - install the BLACK (-) ground cable to the negative (-) terminal on the battery. Secure the cable to the terminal with the 5/16” screw and nut.

DISCONNECTING A BATTERY

First - always disconnect the BLACK (-) ground cable from the battery. (13 mm or 1/2” wrench).

Second - disconnect the RED (+) cable.

CHARGING A BATTERY

The only safe way to charge a battery is to completely remove the battery from the power pack. A standard battery charger can be used with a charging power of 12 volt and 2 to 10 amp. Follow all instructions for your battery charger before hooking it up to the battery.

JUMPER CABLES

DO NOT use jumper cables between the power pack and a secondary battery source such as a car.

If the battery is weak and can not start the engine either remove and recharge or replace the battery. Do not attempt to use jumper cables. There is no safe way to attach jumper cables.

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