maintenance
Battery
The mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•See chart for charging times.
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection when around batteries.
Battery Removal
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
1.Lift the seat and rotate fully forward until supported by the seat rod.
2.Loosen the two wingnuts attached to the side “J” bolts just enough that the battery mount bracket slides down off the battery.
3.Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable.
4.Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
For cleaning
5.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
6.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.
For replacing
7.Install new battery with terminals in the same position as the old battery.
8.Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+) battery terminal.
9.Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
10.Slide mount bracket back up over battery and retighten wingnuts.
11.Lower seat.
STANDARD | STATE | APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME* | |||
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12.6V | 100% | - FULL CHARGE - | |||
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12.4V | 75% | 20 min. | 35 min. | 48 min. | 90 min. |
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12.2V | 50% | 45 min. | 75 min. | 95 min. | 180 min. |
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12.0V | 25% | 65 min. | 115 min. | 145 min. | 280 min. |
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11.8V | 0% | 85 min. | 150 min. | 195 min. | 370 min. |
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*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
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1.Mount bracket
2.Battery bracket
Battery cleaning and installation
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