Dixon RAM 48ZT, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Battery
Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free
battery that does not need servicing. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an automotive
type battery charger will extend its life.
Keep battery and terminals clean. •
Keep battery bolts tight. •
See chart for charging times •
Cleaning battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to “leak” power.
1. Open the terminal access covers.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the
RED battery cable and remove the battery from
the machine.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until shiny.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
6. Reinstall battery.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or
covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by
allowing a wrench or any other object
to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparks from accidental
grounding.
Always use protective glasses when
handling the battery.
STANDARD
BATTERY
STATE
OF
CHARGE
APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
O
F / 27
O
C
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 100% - FULL CHARGE -
12.4V 75% 20 min. 35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
12.2V 50% 45 min. 75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
12.0V 25% 65 min. 115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
11.8V 0% 85 min. 150 min. 195 min. 370 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
Replacing battery
Lift seat and rotate forward. 1.
Using two ½” wrenches disconnect BLACK 2.
battery cable then RED battery cable.
Position deck to lowest setting.
3.
From underside of frame, remove the nuts that 4.
secure the battery hold-down.
Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
5.
Install new battery with terminals in the same 6.
position as the old battery.
Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with nuts
7.
removed in Step 4.
Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+)
8.
battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
9.
battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut
Replace terminal boot cover.
10.
Lower seat. 11.
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Remove battery hold-down to replace battery