Operating instructions

Operating Instructions English
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Battery
(appliances with electric
starter)
Danger
Risk of poisoning and injury from
battery acid.
Wear protective goggles and gloves.
Prevent battery acid from coming
into contact with skin.
If battery acid displays into your face
our eyes, wash immediately with
cold water and contact a doctor.
If battery acid is swallowed
accidentally, drink copious amounts
of water and contact a doctor
immediately. Store batteries out of
the reach of children. Never tilt the
battery as acid could run out.
Return used batteries to your dealer
or a specialist disposal company.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and
corrosion caused by battery acid
and battery acid gases.
Immediately clean parts of the
mower which have been sprayed
with battery acid. Battery acid is
corrosive. Do not smoke, keep
burning and hot objects at a distance.
Charge batteries in well ventilated
and dry areas only.
Possible short-circuit when working
on the battery.
Do not place any tools or metal
objects on the battery.
Observe the installation sequence
when disconnecting and connecting
the battery.
Disconnecting the battery:
‚" Disconnect the black cable (–)
first, then the red cable (+).
‚" Remove the battery from the
mower.
Connecting the battery:
‚" First connect the red cable (+),
then the black cable (–).
NB:
The positive terminal on the battery
is marked Pos. (+). The negative
terminal on the battery is marked
Neg. (–).
Mower supplied with an
"maintenance-free/sealed" battery
(Type 1)
(battery with no battery stoppers)
The battery is filled with acid and
sealed in the factory. If the battery is
not used until after the date indicated
on the top of the battery, it should
first be charged up for at least 1 hour
at 12 V (6 Amps).
Mower supplied with an empty
battery (Type 2)
(battery with battery stoppers)
‚" Remove the stoppers from the
battery cells.
‚" Slowly fill each cell with battery
acid to a level 1 cm below the
filler hole.
‚" Leave the battery standing for
30 minutes to allow the lead to
absorb the battery acid.
‚" Check the acid level and top up
with acid, as required.
‚" Before putting the battery into
use, charge it with a battery
charger (maximum charging
current 12 V – 6 Amps) for
2–6 hours. When charging is
complete, first disconnect the
charger from the mains supply
and then remove the battery.
(Refer also to instructions for use
of charger.)
‚" Replace stoppers in battery cells.
‚" Install battery in mower.
‚" Remove the battery breather cap.
Connect the drain tube and feed
down into the unit (ensure that
the hose is not obstructed).
‚" First connect the red cable (+),
and then the black cable (–).
‚" Top up the battery subsequently
with distilled water only
.
(Check every 2 months.)
‚" Keep the battery clean.
Connecting the battery
Figure 3
1 = lead for the negative terminal
(black)
2 = lead for the positive terminal
(red)
Note: The lead for the positive
terminal (red) is connected before the
appliance leaves the production halls.
‚" Remove the cover (G).
‚" Connect the black lead to the
negative terminal.
‚" Reattach the cover (G).
Installing the actuating rods
Danger!
The actuating rods are configured
at the production halls and do not
need readjusting for assembly. After
assembly their configuration should
be checked. Any readjustments must
be conducted at a specialist garage
only. Failure to observe these
instructions can cause serious injury
and damage to property.
Installing the actuating rods for
the wheel drive
Figures 4, 5, and 6
‚" Remove the split pin (BB), and
take the actuating rod (F) out of
the mounting plate. Figure 6.
‚" Attach the bottom end (H) with
washer (A) and split pin (B) as
shown in Figure 4.
‚" Use the split pin (B) to reattach
the top end of the actuating rod
(F) to the mounting plate
Figure 6.
Installing the actuating rod for the
safety lock system
Figures 4 and 5
‚" Use the washer and bottom end
(G) of the actuating rod (E) to
the mounting plate (T) as shown
in Figures 4 and 5.
Installing the actuating rod for the
cutters
Figure 5
‚" Use the washer and split pin
(CC) to attach the bottom end of
the actuating rod (C) to the
mounting plate (D).
‚" Use the washer and split pin
(AA) to attach the top end of the
actuating rod (C) to the lever (J).