Stiga 13-7454-11, Workshop Manual

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1.4.2 Battery
The battery is the sealed type, which
means that the electrolyte level cannot be
adjusted.
The charging level of the battery can be
read off on an indicator, positioned on the
upper section of the battery. The charging
level can also be read off using a voltme-
ter. The following then applies:
12.7 V
Fully charged
12.4 V Half charged
12.0 V Drained
Warnings!
Do not wear rings, metal brace-
lets, necklaces or other similar
metal items when working with
batteries. That can lead to short
circuits or fires.
The battery must be fully charged
before it is used for the first time.
The battery should always be
stored fully charged. If the bat-
tery is stored while discharged,
serious damage can occur.
If the cables are disconnected/
connected in the wrong order,
there is a risk of a short-circuit
and damage to the battery.
If the cables are switched it can
result in damage to the alternator
and battery.
The engine must never be run
with the battery disconnected. It
can result in damage to the al-
ternator and electrical system.
Charging with the engine
The battery is also charged using the en-
gine’s alternator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install
an extraction device for the exhaust
fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the
instructions in the instructions for use.
4. Allow the machine to run continuously
for 45 minutes (does not apply to fully
discharged battery).
5. Stop the engine. The battery will now
be fully charged.
This should be done before longer storage
periods.
Charging using battery charger
The battery must be charged at 4A - 8A.
Higher charging current will damage the
battery.
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