Charging The Battery - MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual

3. Secure the tabs of the side discharge chute onto the hooks
below the side mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-9.
NOTE: Do not remove side mulch baffle at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Mulching
To mulch, you will need the rear mulching baffle installed below
the rear discharge door.
If converting to mulching from the grass collection mode:
1. Remove grass catcher.
2. Install rear mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-10.
Figure 3-10
If converting to mulching from side discharge:
1. Remove side discharge chute.
2. Make sure the rear mulching baffle is installed. See
Fig. 3-10.
Charging the Battery
__, ARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid
and toxic material - HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep away
from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,
mutilate, or incinerate. Explosive gases could be
vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well
ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Use only with battery pack 725-05089.
Charge the mower for 14 hours before initial use. Charge
mower indoors in a dry area out of the weather. DO NOT charge
in rain or wet locations.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger provided with this
mower.
Plug the battery charger into the battery first, and then into any
standard 110/120 volt household electrical outlet. See Fig. 3-11
for battery charging location.
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Figure 3-11
NOTE: If an extension cord is required, use one that is at least
wire size 16 AWG. Connect the extension cord to charger before
plugging extension cord into electrical outlet.
NOTE; You may charge the battery with the battery removed
from the mower.
IMPORTANT: Always recharge battery fully. It takes 14 hours to
recharge a completely discharged battery. A flashing light on
the battery charger indicates the battery is less than 80 percent
charged; a solid green light indicates the battery is 80 to 100
percent charged. A full charge will be achieved in less than 14
hours if the batteries were only partially discharged.
NOTE; It is recommended that the mower be charged once every
two months during storage.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect battery charger (or extension
cord, if used) from the electrical outlet first, then disconnect
battery charger from battery.
NOTE: It is recommended that the mower be charged
immediately after it has been discharged. Storing batteries in a
discharged state could reduce future performance.
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