Lawn Mower User Manual

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HOW TO PREPARE AND
CHARGE THE BATTERY
NOTE: Before you install the battery, add the battery acid
(Electrolyte) and charge the battery Battery acid will damage
paint and parts,
WARNING: Read the instructions included with
the battery acid container. Protect your hands
and eyes from the battery acid. Use clothing that
will protect you.
1 If the vent caps are not installed on the battery remove the
vent caps from the plastic bag Read the instructions
included with the vent caps Your unit will have one or the
other types of batteries as shown
2 If metal tape covers the vents, remove the metal tape from
the vents Discard the metal tape
3 Pour battery acid into each battery cell until the battery acid
touches the bottom of the vent as shown Do not add the
battery acid above the bottom of the vent tf you add too
much battery acid the excessive battery acid wilt flow from
the battery when you charge the battery
4 Wait 20 to 30 minutes before you put the vent caps on the
battery White you wait for the battery, you can continue with
the assembly of the unit
5 The level of the battery acid can drop below the vent
described in step 3 Add more battery acid until tile correct
battery acid level is reached Install the vent caps Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any battery acid
6 D_sca{d the battery acld container and any battery acid that
was not used as follows Fill the container half full with water
Add baking soda and mix together using a p_ece of wood
Add more baking soda until the solution does not foam
Discard the solution and wash the container with water
Destroy the container
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke Keep the battery away from any sparks.
The fumes from the battery acid can cause an
explosion.
7 Use a 1 2 volt battery charger to charge the battery Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour
8 After the battery is charged check the level of the battery
acid If the levet of the battery acid falls add water Do not
add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be
an expiosion
9 The engine has a 3 amperes charging system. If you frequently
start the engine or frequently use the headlight (if equipped),
the battery will not stay fully charged For longer life of the
battery charge the battery every three months
Remove and discard
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CUT AWAY VIEW
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Vent Well
_'_ Liquid
j Level
Cap
DANGER
BATTERY ACID WILL
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
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Contains sulphudc acid
Do not tot the battery acid come in contact with Ihe skin [he eyes or the
clothing
To prevent accidents neutralize the battery acid that was not used To
neutralize fill the container half fu!l with water Add baking soda and
mix using a piece of wood undt the solution does not foam Discard the
solution and wash the container with water Destroy the container
ANTIDOTE:
External - Wash the area with waler then wash with a solution of
water and sodium bicarbonate
Internal - Drink large amounts of water, milk, ot milk of magnesia
Drink water mixed with the whites of eggs Call e Doctor immediately
Eyes - Flush with water for 15 mlnutes and then get immediate
medical help
POISlON
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN -
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