Charging the Battery | Scotts S2048, S2554 specification

SERVICE ELECTRICAL

Charging the Battery

IMPORTANT: This battery comes fully charged. If the mower is not used by the Service Expiration Date indicated on the battery, charge the battery using the following instructions.

cCAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL: Battery fluid (electrolyte), is a solution of water and sulfuric acid. It is very harmful to eyes, skin, or clothing.

- Wear goggles or an eye shield when you work with a battery.

- If the acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the area immediately with water. Get medical help, if necessary.

A battery gives off gas which can explode. An exploding battery will spray sulfuric acid in all directions.

- Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery.

- Charge the battery in an area with good ventilation.

- DO NOT charge a frozen battery.

Before you charge a battery:

•Wait until the battery has warmed to room temperature. Do not charge a frozen battery.

Turn OFF and unplug the charger before you con- nect cables to the battery or disconnect cables from the battery.

If the battery becomes warm to touch during charging:

• Reduce the charging rate OR

NOTE: Your charger may have an AUTOMATIC

STOP to prevent charging the battery:

•Stop charging the battery until it cools.

•When the battery is fully charged OR

•When the battery is not in condition to take a charge.

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Charging the Battery, Stop to prevent charging the battery

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OPERATOR’S Manual Thank YOU for purchasing a Scotts product Introduction Table of Contents Page Page Page Check and Connect Battery AssemblyIdentify Parts Clear Plastic Bag Contains Connect Battery Install Steering Wheel Break-In Electric PTO Clutch Check Engine Oil Check Machine Safety System Checking Tire PressureTire Size Pressure Safety Signs Safety-Alert SymbolMachine Safety Labels Loaded Spring Thrown Objects Certification Label Controls Controls Operating Machine Operate SafelyPark Safely Protect Children Keep Riders Off Avoid Tipping Adjusting Seat Wear Appropriate ClothingTransport Safely Using Headlights Using the Park Brake Starting Engine Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter Stopping Engine Warming and Idling Engine To Travel Forward Using and Stopping Automatic TransmissionTo Travel in Reverse For Emergency Stopping Important Avoid transmission damage, do not tow machine Pushing Machine Daily Operating Checklist Using Reverse Implement Option Test Testing Safety Systems Operating Machine Operator on seat Push brake pedal a down Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment Model S2048 Only Using Front WeightsUsing Rear Wheel Weights Installing the Chains Transporting Operating Mower Safely Operating MowerCheck Ground Conditions Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades Adjusting Cutting Height Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels M40434 M40161 M88586 Adjusting Mower Level Front-to-Rear Engaging Mower Disengaging MowerDismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck Replacement Parts Practice Safe Maintenance Service Machine Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Service Intervals Service Interval Chart Before Storage Service Record Service Engine Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementAdjusting Carburetor Engine Oil Avoid Fumes Changing Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins M88594 Replacing Fuel Filter Checking Spark Plugs Transmission Oil Service TransmissionCheck Transmission Fluid Level Adding Transmission Fluid Service Mower GreaseLubricating Mower Spindles Replacing Mower Drive Belt Removing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Sharpening Blades Service Electrical Checking the BatteryRemoving and Installing the Battery Clean Battery and Terminals Stop to prevent charging the battery Charging the Battery Using Booster Battery Replacing Headlight Bulb Replacing Fuse Service Miscellaneous Fuel Octane Rating Fuel BlendsOxygenated or Reformulated Fuels Filling Fuel Tank Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers 50C 122F 40C 104F 30C 86F Plastic Surfaces Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces Avoid Damage Repair Repair Painted Metal Surfaces Removing Mower Removing Mower M97162 Installing Mower Installing Mower Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting ChartEngine Troubleshooting Electrical Tractor Mower Troubleshooting Storing Machine Storing SafelyPreparing Machine for Storage Running engine dry of fuel Preparing Engine For StorageAdd fuel and stabilizer mixture to tank Preparing Engine Removing Machine From Storage Specifications Engine Automatic-S2048Engine Automatic-S2554 Dimensions-Model S2048 Dimensions-Model S2554Tires Recommended Lubricants Mower Deck 48-inch Limited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products Warranty Warranty Limited Engine Warranty Tire Warranty Warranted Parts Consequential Warranty Coverage Warranty Code Warranty Period Limited Battery Warranty Index Grease Reverse Implement Option, Using Wheels, Adjusting Mower Wheels, Adjusting Mower Gage Page Title Number Price Qty Total Scotts Service LiteraturePage Step Investment in QualityRefer to your operator’s manual Contact your dealer