Full Product Manual

24 Owner’s Manual for Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Battery Care
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
Proper care can extend the life of a battery. For best bat-
tery performance and long battery life.
• Do not allow battery to fully discharge.
• Charge battery every 4–6 weeks if the unit is not
being used. Operate the engine for at least 45 min-
utes to maintain proper charge.
• Do not charge a fully charged battery. Heat from
the trickle charger could damage the battery. The
battery will read 12–13.2 volts when fully charged.
• Do not crank the engine when the battery charge is
low.
• 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 is otherwise damaged.
• Store unused battery in a dry environment with tem-
peratures between +40°F (5°C) and +95°F (+35°C).
Charging the Battery
If the battery loses charge, recharge with a trickle
charger. The charger must have an output of 12 volts at
no more than 2 amps.
NOTE: Starting a machine that has been significantly
discharged using the recoil starter or jumper cables will
not recharge the battery.
1. Disconnect battery cables.
2. Connect the negative (black) battery charger cable
to battery negative (-) terminal, and connect posi-
tive (red) battery charger cable to battery positive
(+) terminal.
3. Plug battery charger into outlet.
4. Charge until battery charger indicates it is charged
or battery measures 12-14 volts.
• At 1 Amp, the battery may need to charge for as
long as 24 hours.
• At 2 Amps, the battery may need to charge for as
long as 12 hours.
5. Disconnect charger from outlet once battery has
charged.
6. Disconnect battery from charger and remove the
cables, removing the negative cable first.
7. Connect battery cables.
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WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging.
Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective gear when
working with batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries
are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and
blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water
and seek immediate medical attention.
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WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
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Accidental start-up. Before servicing or detangling, shut
down unit, allow to cool, remove keys, and disconnect spark
plug wire(s). Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
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WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can
cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts
skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate
medical attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
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