Battery; Park Brake - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

Battery

Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery that
does not need servicing. However, 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.
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. Rinse 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 rotate forward.
2. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable
then RED battery cable.
3. Position deck to lowest setting.
4. From underside of frame, remove the nuts that secure the
battery hold-down.
5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
6. Install new battery with cable terminals routed toward the
center of the battery.
7. Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with nuts removed
in Step 4.
8. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with bolt and hex nut.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut
10. Replace terminal boot cover.
11. Lower seat
MAINTENANCE
STANDARD
BATTERY
12.6V
12.4V
12.2V
12.0V
11.8V
WARNING! Do not short battery terminals by
allowing a wrench or any other object 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not attempt to open
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of
electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws.
around batteries.

Park Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the steering control
levers, links or switches belonging to the park brake. Perform a
standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna service
workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must be
absolutely standing still when applying the park brake.
WARNING! Faulty adjustment will result in reduced
braking ability and can cause an accident.
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STATE APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
OF
CHARGE
50 Amps
100% - FULL CHARGE -
75% 20 min.
50% 45 min.
25% 65 min.
0% 85 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
CAUTION! Always wear eye protection when
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Maximum Rate at:
30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
150 min. 195 min. 370 min.