Battery; Charging The Battery - Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.3

BATTERY ____________________________________________________________

Before you service the battery, make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the key is removed.
When you service the battery, use correctly insulated tools. Wear applicable eye protection and clothing.
The battery contains corrosive acid. Prevent any contact with the battery acid.
The battery posts, terminals and related parts contain lead and lead compounds. The State of California
understands Lead to be a cause of cancer and reproductive harm.
Keep the battery terminals tight, To prevent corrosion, apply a layer of
silicone dielectric grease to battery terminals and ends of cables. Keep the
vent caps and battery terminal covers in position.
Before welding any part on the Mower, disconnect the battery cables and
connectors from the controllers and visual display unit.
Battery Access
1. Remove the battery cover
Confirm the battery polarity before you connect or you disconnect the battery cables.
When you remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (BLACK) battery cable before the positive (RED)
battery cable.
When you install the battery, always connect the positive (RED) battery cable before the negative (BLACK)
battery cable.
8.4

CHARGING THE BATTERY______________________________________________

The battery can release hydrogen gas that is explosive. Work in an area with good ventilation and shield from any
type of ignition.
When the battery charger is turned on, to prevent injury, stay away from the battery. A battery that is damaged can
cause an explosion.
Read the battery charger manual for specified instructions on the operation of the battery charger.
Remove the battery from the mower before you charge the battery. Check the level of the electrolyte is above the
plates in all of the cells, unless the battery is a closed unit.
Make sure the battery charger is turned OFF, then connect the battery charger to the battery terminals as shown
in the battery charger manual.
Always turn OFF the battery charger before you disconnect the battery charger from the battery terminals.
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Discard used batteries as shown in your local regulations.
Always Wash the Hands after you service a Battery.
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