Storage In Winter - AL-KO T15-102 Translation Of Original User Instructions

Charging the starter battery
Attention!
The starter battery may only be charged in dry rooms.
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Connect the charging device to the mains and connect the termi
nals to the connection poles on the battery.
Pay attention to the polarity:
red terminal = positive pole (+)
black terminal = negative pole (-)
Function of the charging device: see operating instructions for charging
device.
Maintenance directives for the starter
battery.
When storing for the winter, keep the starter battery in a cool, dry room
(10 - 15°C).
Temperatures below freezing should be avoided during storage.
Do not leave discharged batteries uncharged for a long time.
Use a suitable charging device to charge the starter battery.
The starter battery must not:
• be stored in the immediate vicinity of naked flames
• be burnt
• or put onto radiators.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION.
Do not destroy the starter battery. The electrolyte (sulphuric acid)
causes acid burns to the skin and clothes - wash off with plenty of water
straight away.
Do not short circuit the connection poles.
Keep the starter battery clean. Only wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use
any water, petrol, thinners or similar agents.
Keep the connection poles clean and grease them with pole grease.
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Storage in winter

After the end of the mowing season, clean the device thoroughly.
Do not clean the engine with water, in particular not with a high-pressure
cleaner.
Any water penetrating into the ignition unit, into the carburettor and the
air filter can cause damage.
To remove dirt and residue of grass, use a cloth, a hand-held sweeper,
a long-handled brush etc.
Empty the fuel tank.
Change the oil and preserve the engine - see operating instructions
of the engine manufacturer.
Completely charge the battery.
Keep the machine in a dry, frost-free room. If there is a danger of frost,
remove the starter battery and store it in a frost-free area.
If the starter battery remains in the machine for a longer period (longer
than 1 month), remove the earth cable from the battery.
Recharge the battery after it has stood for longer than 3 months.
An inspection of the lawnmower in the winter is a benefit.
Transport of the lawn tractor
Attention!
When transporting the lawn tractor with transport equipment (e.g. a
car trailer), support the mowing deck in order to relieve the
Bowden cables.
Storing the lawn tractor
Attention!
The machine is to be protected against the influences of the
weather, in particular moisture, rain and long periods of direct
sunshine.
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