Husqvarna 967045401-00 Operator's Manual page 24

MAINTENANCE
Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
The mower is equipped with a maintenance
free battery. Servicing is not necessary. Periodic
charging of the battery with an automotive type
battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
STD STATE
BATTERY OF
CHARGE
50 Amps
12.6V 100%
12.4V 75%
12.2V 50%
12.0V 25%
11.8V 0%
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
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APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
Maximum Rate at:
30 Amps 20 Amps
- FULL CHARGE -
20 min. 35 min. 48 min.
45 min. 75 min. 95 min.
65 min. 115 min. 145 min.
85 min. 150 min. 195 min.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when around batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is
equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded
system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-
volt negative grounded system. Do not use the
mower to start other vehicles.
Cleaning the battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Position deck to lowest setting.
2. From the underside of the frame, remove the
nuts that secure the battery hold-down.
3. Lift seat and rotate forward.
4. Using two 1/2" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
5. Remove the battery from the machine.
6. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
7. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with
wire brush until shiny.
8. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
9. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
F
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1. Install new battery with cable terminals routed
to the center of the battery.
10 Amps
2. Reinstall battery hold-down and attach with
nuts removed in Step 4.
3. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+)
90 min.
battery terminal with bolt and hex nut.
180 min.
4. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
280 min.
(-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt
and hex nut
370 min.
5. Replace terminal boot cover.
6. Lower seat