Battery; Safety System - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

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 the two
batteries.
The mower has 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 26,6
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.
Cleaning battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
3. Loosen the two nuts attached to the side J
bolts sufficiently for the battery mount bracket
to slide down off the battery.
4. Using two 1/2" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower
6. Flush the battery with plain water and dry.
7. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
8. Apply a layer of grease or petroleum jelly. to
the terminals.
Replacing battery
1. Install the new battery with terminals in the
same position as the used battery.
2. Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+)
battery terminal.
3. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal.
4. Slide mount bracket back up over battery and
tighten nuts.
5. Replace terminal boot cover.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not open
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking
level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
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Safety System

The machine is equipped with a safety system
10 Amps
that prevents starting or driving under the
following conditions.
90 min.
The engine can only be started when:
• the mower deck is disengaged.
180 min.
• the steering / park brake controls are in the
280 min.
outer, locked neutral position, making sure
370 min.
of full parking brake engagement for a safe
startup.