Troy-Bilt TB210 Operator's Manual page 18

Replacing Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING:
may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate
batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as
these may burst or release toxic materials.
1. Unhinge cover seal and lift off battery cover.
2. Remove positive and negative leads from battery, and pull
up on battery to remove. See Fig. 7-2.
3. Replace with new battery. Connect the positive lead (red) to the
positive side of the battery pack, then connect the negative
lead (black) to the negative side. See Fig. 7-3.
4. Reattach battery cover and cover seal.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
Figure 7-2
(+) Positive
Terminal
(-) Negative
Terminal
Figure 7-3
Charging Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING:
The battery contains corrosive fluid
and toxic material; handle with care and keep away
from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,
mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases
could be vented during charging or discharging. Use
in a well ventilated area, away from sources of
ignition.
NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into
the plug on the battery box.
1. Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into
the port on the side of the battery housing. See Fig. 7-4.
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Figure 7-4
2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt
household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before
initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The battery
should only need to be charged upon initial setup, at the
end of the season, after any other extended periods of
non-use, and as needed.
NOTE: If you frequently stop and restart the mower
during each cut throughout the season (for instance when
bagging), more frequent charging may be necessary.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first,
then disconnect charger lead from battery and reattach
cover seal.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack from
the electric starter housing for any reason other than
replacement.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack
lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120
volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action
every time you charge the battery.
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