ZERO-TURN SERIES
ZT-1230
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ZT-1630
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
ZT5.0-M REV A
SECTION 2
MAINTENANCE
SECTION 2
MAINTENANCE
NEVER ADD ACID TO BATTERY!
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP
SPARKS AND FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERIES. DO NOT
SMOKE WHILE CHARGING.
2.1 | BATTERY MAINTENANCE
This unit is equipped with 12-volt AGM maintenance-free batteries.
NOTE:
The surrounding temperature greatly affects the power reserve within a battery.
EXAMPLE:
A battery that is 100% charged at 80° F (27°C) drops to 65% at 32°F (0°C). At 0°F (-18°C), this battery
will drop to 40% efficiency.
2.2 | CHARGING THE BATTERY
The charger may include an interlock circuit. If so
equipped, the unit will not operate while charging.
Operating while charging will shorten battery life.
To Charge:
•
Park the machine on a level surface.
•
Plug charger into AC outlet until charged.
•
For best battery life, leave the charger plugged
in until machine will be used again. The
charger will maintain the battery charge.
FIGURE 3: Charger Cord Location
FIGURE 4: Battery Charger LED Display
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE CHARGING.H
Battery Charge Displays:
Standard Charger
Charge
Status
Light
(OFF)
(FLASHING)
(SOLID)
(SOLID)
(FLASHING)
Power
Light
(SOLID)
(SOLID)
(SOLID)
(SOLID)
(FLASHING)
Meaning Standby Mode
(Or battery
connection error)
Normal Charging
Bulk Charging
Normal Charging
Absorption Stage
Charge Complete
Flat/Maintenance
Mode
Charger Error
