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DR
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WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)
Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your Battery’s best performance and long
life:
Do not allow the Battery charge to get too low. If the machine is not used, charge the Battery every 4 – 6 weeks. Operate the
engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge.
Store an unused Battery in a dry area that does not freeze.
Do not charge an already charged Battery. In theory, you cannot overcharge our Battery with a trickle charger; however, when a
Battery is fully charged and the charger is still on, it generates heat that could be harmful to the Battery. A fully charged Battery
will read 12V-13.2V with a voltmeter.
Do not continue to crank your Engine when the Battery charge is low.
Charging the Battery
Operate the mower Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge. If the Battery loses its charge, you will need
to use a trickle charger (like the DR Battery Charger) to recharge it. The Charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more
than 2 amps.
At 1 amp the Battery may need to be charged for as long as 48 hours.
At 2 amps, the Battery may need to be charged for as long as 24 hours.
Note:
Using the Recoil Starter and then running the Engine will not recharge a dead or significantly discharged Battery.
To connect a Battery Charger to your DR WIDE-CUT LAWN MOWER, follow the steps listed below.
1.
Remove the upper Belt Cover and pull the protective rubber material from the terminals.
Note:
An alternative method could be to remove the Cover at the back of the machine and remove the Battery from the Bracket to
charge it.
2.
Attach the Black (-) alligator clipped wire from the Charger Adapter to the Negative (-) terminal of the Battery, then attach the
Red (+) alligator clipped wire to the Positive (+) Battery terminal.
3.
Plug the Charger into a standard wall outlet.
Typically, the Battery takes between 6 and 8 hours to fully charge. The Battery does not have a “memory”; so don’t
worry about overcharging the Battery or charging it too often.
You can charge the Battery many times. The Battery lasts longer if you charge it before it is fully drained. Keep it fully
charged and at room temperature when not using your mower.
If the Battery does not hold its charge for very long under normal conditions or it simply won’t hold a charge, then
replace it. You can purchase replacement Batteries directly from us. To install your new Battery, follow the directions
on the previous page.
When you are finished charging the battery, disconnect the charger from the outlet first, then disconnect the battery charger wires
from the battery. If you leave the battery charger wires connected to the battery, the battery will discharge itself back into the
charger.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Mower, release the blade control bail bar to stop the blades.
Shut off the engine and wait 5 minutes for parts to cool. Remove the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug and
disconnect the negative battery wire to prevent accidental starting.
