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Battery Care

Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your Battery’s best performance and long life:

•Before charging the Battery, observe its external appearance and keep it clean and dry. Never charge or use a Battery that shows cracks, changes shape, leaks, or otherwise obviously damaged.

•Do not allow the Battery to run down completely before charging. Leaving the Battery discharged damages the Battery. If the machine is not used, charge the Battery every 4 to 6 weeks. Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge (Electric Start model only).

•Store an unused Battery in a dry area that does not freeze.

•Do not charge an already charged Battery. In theory, you cannot overcharge our Battery with a trickle charger; however, when a Battery is fully charged and the Charger is still on, it generates heat that could be harmful to the Battery. A fully charged Battery will read 12V-13.2V with a voltmeter.

•Do not continue to crank the Engine, or raise and lower the Tines, when the Battery charge is low.

•If the Battery begins to leak, avoid contact with the leaking acid. Place the damaged Battery in a plastic bag, then dispose of it properly.

IF BATTERY ACID DOES CONTACT YOUR SKIN OR EYES, FLUSH WITH COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF YOU INGEST ACID, CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Charging the Battery

Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge (Electric Start model only). If the Battery loses its charge, you will need to use a trickle Charger (like the DR Battery Charger) to recharge it. The Charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more than 2 amps.

•At 1 amp, the Battery may need charging for as long as 48 hours.

•At 2 amps, the Battery may need charging for as long as 24 hours.

NOTE: Using the recoil starter and then running the Engine will not recharge a dead or significantly discharged Battery.

Charging the Battery is a simple process. Leave the Battery in your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER when you charge it.

To connect a Battery Charger to your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER, follow the steps listed below.

1.Attach the Black (-) alligator clipped wire from the Charger Adapter to the (-) terminal of the Battery, then attach the Red (+) alligator clipped wire to the (+) Battery terminal.

2.Plug the Charger into a standard wall outlet.

•Typically, the Battery takes between 6 and 8 hours to fully charge. The Battery does not have a “memory”; so don’t worry about overcharging the Battery or charging it too often.

•You can charge the Battery many times. The Battery lasts longer if you charge it before it is fully drained. Keep it fully charged and at room temperature when not using your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER.

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