Battery; Charging By The Engine; Charging By A Battery Charger; Disassembly/Assembly - Stiga PARK Series Instruction Manual

(Translation of the original instructions)
follows:
Straighten the machine wheels.
1.
2. Adjust the steering chains by means of the
two nuts placed under the central point (32).
3. Adjust both nuts equally until any play is
eliminated.
4. Test the machine by moving it forward in a
straight line and check that the steering is not
off-centre.
5. If the steering is off-centre, loosen one nut
and tighten the other.
Do not over-tighten
chains. This would stiffen steering and
increase the wear on its chains.

9.10 BATTERY

For the type of battery used on the machine see
"0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE"
WARNING! The acid contained inside
the battery is corrosive and its contact
is harmful.
Handle the battery carefully taking
care not to let it leak out.
If acid comes into contact with the
eyes or skin it can cause serious injury.
If any part of the body comes into con-
tact with the acid, rinse it immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
Battery fluid does not need to be checked or
topped up.
The only maintenance required is to charge the
battery, for example after a long period of storage.
The battery can be charged:
• by the engine
• by a battery charger
9.10.1

Charging by the engine

This mode is only possible if the battery has a
minimum charge that allows starting.
• in case of a new battery, connect the cables to
the battery.
• Take the machine outdoors.
• Start the engine following the instructions in
this manual.
• Run the engine continuously for 45 minutes
(time required to fully charge the battery).
• Stop the engine.
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the steering
9.10.2

Charging by a battery charger

Use a constant voltage charger. Using
a standard charger can damage the
battery.
For more information, contact your lo-
cal dealer.
Before connecting the charger, discon-
nect the battery from the electrical sys-
tem.
9.10.3

Disassembly/assembly

The battery is located under the engine bonnet.
Connect and disconnect the cables as follows
when assembling or disassembling the battery:
1. During disassembly. First, disconnect the
black cable from the negative battery termi-
nal (-). The disconnect the red cable from the
positive battery terminal (+).
2. During assembly. First connect the red cable
to the positive battery terminal (+). Then con-
nect the black cable to the negative battery
terminal (-).
The battery may short or be damaged
if the cables are disconnected/con-
nected in the reverse order.
The alternator and battery will be dam-
aged if the cables are interchanged.
Securely tighten the cables. Loose ca-
bles can cause fire.
Never run the engine if the battery is
not connected. The alternator and
electrical system could be seriously
damaged.
9.10.4

Cleaning

If the battery terminals are oxidized, they need to
be cleaned.
Clean the battery terminals with a wire brush and
grease them.

9.11 AIR FILTER, ENGINE

For the intervention timing see chapter
13.
For this maintenance, see also the
engine manual supplied with the ma-
chine.
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