Charging battery – Troy-Bilt J860 User Manual

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Carefully remove old battery and replace with new one.

Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery

pack, then connect the negative side. See Fig. 7-3.
IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in harness

assembly, battery pack must be positioned with the

positive terminal to the left side and the negative terminal

to the right side of panel (Positive terminal is closest to the

key switch). See Fig. 7-3. Replacing battery pack incorrectly

will cause serious damage.

Reattach battery harness assembly to the speed control

housing, making sure to snap the tab on the harness into

the slot on the housing. See Fig. 7-2. Secure with the three

screws removed earlier.

WARNING:

Do not remove the battery pack from

the electric starter housing for any reason other

than replacement.

Charging Battery

WARNING:

The battery contains corrosive fluid

and toxic material; handle with care and keep away

from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,

mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases

could be vented during charging or discharging. Use

in a well ventilated area, away from sources of

ignition.

NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only

fit into the plug on the battery box.
Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside of

the battery housing. See Fig. 7-4.

Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt

household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before

initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The

battery should only need to be charged upon initial setup

and after any other extended periods of non-use.
After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first,

then disconnect charger lead from battery.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack

lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120

volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action

every time you charge the battery.

WARNING:

Use only the battery charger supplied

with this mower.

Figure 7-3

Negative

Terminal

Positive

Terminal

Key

Switch

Figure 7-4