Dixon Grizzly SE 966516601 - Manual (Page 40)

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Battery
The mower is equipped with a maintenance free
battery and does not need servicing. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an automotive
type battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or
covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by
allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting
battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparks from
accidental grounding.
STANDARD
BATTERY
STATE
oF
CHARGE
APPRoXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*
To FULL CHARGE AT 80 o F / 27 o C
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 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 charger
Battery Removal
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to “leak” power.
Lift the seat and rotate fully forward until 1.
supported by the seat rod.
Loosen the two wingnuts attached to the side
2.
“J” bolts just enough that the battery mount
bracket slides down off the battery.
Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK
3.
battery cable then RED battery cable.
Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
4.
For cleaning
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 5.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with 6.
wire brush until shiny.
For replacing
Install new battery with terminals in the same 7.
position as the old battery.
8065-020
1. Mount bracket
2. Battery bracket
Battery cleaning and installation
Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+) 8.
battery terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
9.
battery terminal.
Slide mount bracket back up over battery and
10.
retighten wingnuts.
Lower seat.
11.