Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

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22©2014 121ABatteryYour mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery thatdoes not need servicing. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an automotive type battery charger will extend itslife.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• See chart for charging times.IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not attempt to openor remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level ofelectrolyte is not necessary.Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws.WARNING! Do not short battery terminals byallowing a wrench or any other object to contact bothterminals at the same time. Before connecting battery,remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparksfrom accidental grounding.STANDARDBATTERYSTATEOFCHARGEAPPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*TO FULL CHARGE AT 80OF / 27OCMaximum Rate at:50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps12.6V 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 chargerCleaning battery and terminalsCorrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause thebattery to lose power.1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the REDbattery cable and remove the battery from the machine.2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brushuntil shiny.4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.5. Reinstall battery.Replacing battery1. Lift seat and rotate forward.2. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cablethen RED battery cable.3. Position deck to lowest setting.4. From underside of frame, remove the nuts that secure thebattery hold-down.CAUTION! Always wear eye protection whenaround batteries.5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.6. Install new battery with cable terminals routed toward thecenter of the battery.7. Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with nuts removedin Step 4.8. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+) batteryterminal with bolt and hex nut.9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) batteryterminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut10. Replace terminal boot cover.11. Lower seatPark BrakeVisually check that no damage is found on the steering controllevers, links or switches belonging to the park brake. Perform astandstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna serviceworkshop.IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must beabsolutely standing still when applying the park brake.WARNING! Faulty adjustment will result in reducedbraking ability and can cause an accident.

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