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2008-03-18 Workshop Manual, Stiga Primo
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1.4.2 Battery
The battery is a valve regulated type.
Valve regulated battery
This battery needs limited maintenance. It has
no electrolyte levels or plugs.
Warning!
Do not wear rings, metallic bracelet,
chain round the neck or similar metal
objects when working with the
battery. It can cause short-circuit,
burns and fire.
Warning!
The battery must be fully charged
before being used for the first time.
The battery must always be stored
fully charged. If the battery is stored
while discharged, serious damage will
occur.
Charging with the engine
The battery can be charged using the engine’s
generator as follows:
1. Install the battery in the machine as shown
below.
2. Place the machine outdoors or install an
extraction device for the exhaust fumes.
3. Start the engine according to the
instructions in the user guide.
4. Allow the engine to run continuously for 45
minutes.
5. Stop the engine. The battery is now fully
charged.
Charging using battery charger
When charging using a battery charger, a
battery charger with constant voltage must
be used.
The battery can be damaged if a standard
type battery charger is used.
Installation of battery
Connect first the red cable to plus (+) and
then the black cable to minus (-).
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 interchanged,
the generator and the battery
will be damaged.
The engine must never be driven
with the battery disconnected.
There is a risk of serious
damage to the generator and the
electrical system.