Assembly Instructions; Uncrate Mower; Service Battery; Connect The Negative Battery Cables - Gizmow Formula Operator's Manual

3.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1

UNCRATE MOWER

3.2

SERVICE BATTERY.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your hands and any other body parts that come
in contact with the battery.
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.
3.2.1 The battery is located beside the engine on the left side of the machine. It has
been disconnected for shipment.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. Ventilate when charging or
using battery in an enclosed space. Make sure venting path of battery is always open
once battery is filled with acid.
3.2.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended
time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the battery
charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid
damaging the battery (see chart below for recommended charger settings).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If the ignition is in the ON position there is potential for sparks and engagement of
components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage causing
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be sure ignition switch is in the OFF position before charging the battery.
3.2.3

Connect the negative battery cables.

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