Service Manual

Carefree Mower Service Manual 3 - 7
OPERATIONAL TIPS
(
24/36 VOLT MODELS
)
Charging (battery powered models)
Standard with all battery powered models is an
automatic char
g
er. This char
g
er will periodically check
the char
g
e status of the batteries and char
g
e them as
needed. When the batteries are fully char
g
ed, the
char
g
er turns off. This char
g
er also has the ability to
sense when the batteries are too hot or too cold to be
char
g
ed. In that situation, char
g
in
g
is suspended until
the temperature returns to a normal ran
g
e.
It takes approximately 12-16 hours to char
g
e a fully
dischar
g
ed battery. Char
g
e the battery after every
use. If the battery is not rechar
g
ed after every use,
the battery life will be shortened. Rechar
g
e even if
mower is only run for a few minutes. This battery
does not have a "memory."
Note: The battery is charged at the factory. However,
before usin
g
mower the first time, it is necessary to
rechar
g
e battery and ensure it has a full char
g
e before
operatin
g
.
Note: Battery Charger Power Draw
When Charging - 50 watts
Not Charging - 4 - 5 watts
To char
g
e battery:
1. Always charge mower in a dry area protected from
the weather. Also, keep mower away from water
and any flammable substances.
2. If key is in plu
g receptacle, remove it (Figure 14).
Figure 14
Scan-5-a
3. (North American Models)
Insert extension cord into the plug receptacle and
connect other end of extension cord to a normal
120 volt household outlet (Figure 15). See
“Secure Extension Cord” on pa
g
e 3 - 1.
(European Models Only)
Lift the rain shield, insert the extension cord into
the plug receptacle, then connect other end of
extension cord to a normal 230 volt household
outlet (Figure 15). Use only a CE listed extension
cord (included with mower).
Figure 15
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Contact with water while operating unit could
cause electric shock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Electric shock can cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Don't handle plu
g or mower with wet hands or
while standing in water.
• Use only a UL listed (CSA certified in Canada)
extension cord.
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