Husqvarna RZ 3016, Operator'S Manual

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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 lose power.
1. Open the terminal access doors.
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.
Replacing battery
1. Lift seat and rotate forward.
2. Open terminal access doors
3. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable
then RED battery cable.
4. Using a
7
/
16
wrench, remove the bolts on either side of the
terminal guard and lift off guard.
5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
6. Install new battery with terminals in the same position as
the old battery.
7. Reinstall battery terminal guard.
8. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and hex nut.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut.
10. Close access doors.
11. Lower seat.
CAUTION! Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
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
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.
Park Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or
switch belonging to the park brake. Perform a standstill test
and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna service
workshop.
WARNING! Faulty adjustment will result in reduced
braking ability and can cause an accident.
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