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2008-10-17 Workshop Manual, Stiga Titan 1 General instructions
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1.4.2 Battery
The battery is a closed type which means that
water or electrolyte cannot be topped up.
The battery charge level is read at the indicator
eye on top of the battery. The charge level can
also be read by a voltameter, where the
following values are valid:
12,7 V
Fully charged
12,4 V
Half charged
12,0 V
Empty, no current
Warnings!
Do not wear rings, metallic bracelet,
chain round the neck or similar metal
objects when working with the
battery. It can cause short-circuit,
burns and fire.
The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time.
The battery must always be stored
fully charged. If the battery is stored
while discharged, serious damage will
occur.
If the cables are disconnected/
connected in the wrong order, there is
a risk of a short-circuit and damage to
the battery.
If the cables are interchanged, the
generator and the battery will be
damaged.
The engine must never be driven with
the battery disconnected. There is a
risk of serious damage to the
generator and the electrical system.
Installation of battery
See also the respective installation manual,
delivered with the machine.
After the battery is charged, remove the motor
casing and install it in the machine. Connect first
the red cable to plus (+) and then the black cable
to minus (-).
Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the en-
gine’s generator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as
shown below.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install
an extraction device for the exhaust
fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the
instructions in the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously
for 45 minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now
be fully charged.
Charging using battery charger
The battery is allowed to be charged with
max 4 A. At higher charging currents, the
battery will be damaged.
