2. Install the fuse (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner’s packet.

3.Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1.

Note: Remove the temporary decal from the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area.

NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat.

ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnecting the charger from the battery.

ALWAYS use the battery charger supplied with the mower.

Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature (22°C) whenever possible.

1.Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 7).

Figure 7

Important: Use only the charger supplied with the mower.

2.Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and charge it for 24 hours.

3.Disconnect the charger plug from the mains electricity supply.

4.Disconnect the charger from the mower wire harness.

When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local codes.

Important: PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL

DAMAGE: The battery and charger have a separate collection mark (Figure 8). This indicates that for disposal of the battery and battery charger they must be taken to an authorised disposal site. They must not be disposed of with general waste.

Figure 8

EU Directive 2002/96/EC classifies this product as an electrical or electronic equipment.

(a)These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. (b) They should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling centre and handled according to national laws in the area.

(c)The consumer has a critical role in returning waste electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal. (d) Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal waste stream. (e) The crossed-out bin symbol is a reminder to follow these points.

(f)Please contact your local authority or local dealer and ask for further details regarding the correct method of disposal

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Hayter Mowers R53S manual Charging the Battery, Important Use only the charger supplied with the mower