Operating elements
Putting the battery into operation
Risk of fire, explosion and corrosion
caused by battery acid and gases emitted
by battery acid
¾ Battery acid is corrosive. Immediately
clean all parts of the device splashed by
battery acid.
¾ Do not smoke; keep burning and hot
objects away.
¾ Charge batteries in a well ventilated and
dry room only.
¾ There is a risk of a possible short circuit
when working with the battery. Do not place
any tools or metal objects on the battery.
Risk of poisoning and injury from battery acid
¾ Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
¾ Do not allow battery acid to come into
contact with skin.
¾ If battery acid is sprayed in your face or
eyes, wash it off immediately with cold
water and seek medical attention.
¾ If you have swallowed battery acid, drink
a lot of water and seek medical attention.
¾ Store batteries out of the reach of children.
¾ Never tilt the battery, as battery acid may
run out.
Attention!
¾ Disconnect and connect the battery in the correct
sequence.
¾ Only operate the battery with the battery terminal
cover fitted (depending on the model, as a
cover flap on the positive terminal or a complete
protective battery cover).
Note
The battery is situated under the passenger seat.
The battery is filled with battery acid and sealed at
the factory.
Installation Bk
First connect the red cable(s)
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(+ / positive terminal) 1 .
Then connect the black cable(s) (- / negative
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terminal) 2 .
Fit the battery terminal cover 3 .
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Note
Where devices have additional electrical accesso-
ries, such as power steering, 12 V socket, cutter
deck height adjuster, etc., the connection cables
must be grouped together (e.g. using cable ties)
in cable groups (all red or all black cables). If ca-
ble group exist, always position the thickest cable
in the group next to the battery terminal.
DANGER!
DANGER!
Removal
Remove the battery terminal cover.
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First disconnect the black cable(s)
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(- / negative terminal).
Then disconnect the red cable(s) (+ /
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positive terminal).
Charging the battery
Electrolyte liquid even discharges from
sealed batteries.
ÂRisk of injury and fire
¾ Avoid tilting the battery.
Before using for the first time, charge the battery
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with a 12 Volt battery charger.
• Lead-acid battery:
Maximum charging current 4 amps for 1-2 hours
• AGM battery:
Maximum charging current 1.1 amps for 12-
14 hours
After charging the battery, first pull out the battery
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charger plug.
Then disconnect the battery (see also operating
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instructions for the battery charger).
Attention!
¾ Follow the instructions in the operating manual
for your battery charger.
Operating elements
Overview A
A Reverse pedal
B Forward pedal
C Lever for steering column adjustment
D Gear release lever
E Parking brake lever (parking brake)
F Choke *
G Ignition lock
H PTO switch
I Display cluster *
J Throttle/choke *
K Can holder/storage compartment
L Driver's seat
M Fuel tank
N Height adjustment star knob for raising the cutter
deck
O Pedal for raising the cutter deck
P Headlights *
Q Deflector flap
(* model-dependent)
WARNING!
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