Removing And Installing The Battery; Installation Position; Disconnecting The Battery - Stihl RT 5097 Manual De Instrucciones

15.19 Removing and installing the
battery
Risk of injury!
Always remove the black
negative (–) cable first and only
then, the red positive (+) cable.
When connecting the battery,
always connect the red positive (+)
cable first.
The battery is maintenance free
and must only be replaced if it is
damaged and must be removed in
the case of prolonged
immobilisation (e.g. winter break) or
disposal of the machine.
Do not dispose of the battery with
domestic waste, but hand it in to a
specialist dealer or at a hazardous
waste collection point.
● Stop the engine. ( 13.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a
safe place.
● Open the battery compartment.
( 15.18)
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Installation position:

To connect or disconnect the battery (1),
pull it halfway out of the battery
compartment and tilt sideways. Then
guide the battery downwards once more
and set down – check for secure position.

Disconnecting the battery:

8.14)
Disconnect the black cable (1) from the
negative (–) terminal of the battery by
unscrewing the nut (2) using two A/F
8 spanners and removing together with the
screw (3) and washer (4).
Remove the cap (1). Disconnect the red
cable (2) from the positive (+) terminal of
the battery by unscrewing the nut (3) using
two A/F 8 spanners and removing together
with the screw (4) and washer (5).
● Remove the battery if necessary.
● Attach the screws, washers and nuts to
the battery terminals for safe keeping.
● If necessary, stow the connection
cables in the battery compartment and
close the battery compartment.
( 15.18)
Connecting the battery:
Check the charge condition of the
battery before installation.
If the voltage is lower than 11.5 V,
recharge the battery using a
suitable battery charger before
installation.
● Move the battery into the assembly
position.
● If necessary, remove the screws,
washers and nuts from the battery.
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