Service Electrical - Page 58
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Charging the 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 connect ca-
bles to the battery or disconnect cables from the battery.
If the battery becomes warm to touch during charging:
• Reduce the charging rate OR
• Stop charging the battery until it cools.
NOTE: Your charger may have an AUTOMATIC
STOP to prevent charging the battery:
• When the battery is fully charged OR
• When the battery is not in condition to take a charge.
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CAUTION: 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.
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.
