Charging Battery - Troy-Bilt J860 Series Operator's Manual

4. Carefully remove old battery and replace with new one.
Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery
pack, then connect the negative side. See Fig. 7-3.
IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in harness
assembly, battery pack must be positioned with the
positive terminal to the left side and the negative terminal
to the right side of panel (Positive terminal is closest to the
key switch). See Fig. 7-3. Replacing battery pack incorrectly
will cause serious damage.
Positive
Terminal
Key
Switch
Figure 7-3
5. Reattach battery harness assembly to the speed control
housing, making sure to snap the tab on the harness into
the slot on the housing. See Fig. 7-2. Secure with the three
screws removed earlier.
WARNING:
Do not remove the battery pack from
the electric starter housing for any reason other
than replacement.

Charging Battery

NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only
fit into the plug on the battery box.
1. Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside of
the battery housing. See Fig. 7-4.
Negative
Terminal
2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt
household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before
initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The
battery should only need to be charged upon initial setup
and after any other extended periods of non-use.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first,
then disconnect charger lead from battery.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack
lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120
volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action
every time you charge the battery.
WARNING:
The battery contains corrosive fluid
and toxic material; handle with care and keep away
from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,
mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases
could be vented during charging or discharging. Use
in a well ventilated area, away from sources of
ignition.
1
2
Figure 7-4
WARNING:
Use only the battery charger supplied
with this mower.
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