Battery - Husqvarna Z 246i Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when around batteries.
WARNING! Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects
to contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparks from accidental grounding.

Battery

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
Jumper Cable Use
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.
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
your mower to start other vehicles.
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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 the battery and terminals clean.
• Keep the battery bolts tight.
• See the 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 the charger
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not try to
open or remove caps or covers. Adding or
checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
CAUTION! Always wear eye
protection when around batteries.
Cleaning battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then
the RED battery cable and remove the battery
from the machine.
2. Flush the battery with plain water and dry.
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with
wire brush until shiny.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
5. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
1. Lift seat and push forward.
2. Using two 1/2" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
3. Position deck to lowest setting.
4. Front underside of frame, remove the nuts
securing the battery hold-down.
5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME
TO FULL CHARGE AT 27
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.
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10 Amps
90 min.
180 min.
280 min.
370 min.