About the battery – DR Power Tow Behind Premier 12.5hp B&S User Manual
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About the Battery
The Pro and Pro-XL TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWERS come with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed
lead acid Battery. Properly maintained and charged, the Battery provides years of dependable service.
Connecting the Battery Wire (Pro and Pro-XL models)
We ship all Electric-Starting machines with the negative (ground) Battery Wire disconnected. This prevents the Battery from
discharging during shipment. Before using your TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER, you must connect the negative
(ground) Battery Wire.
Tools Needed:
Two 5/16" Wrenches
Cutting Pliers
1. Connect the Green negative wire to the negative terminal on the Battery with
two 5/16" Wrenches (Figure 3).
NOTE: The Bolt and Nut come with the Battery.
Negative
Battery
Terminal
Figure 3
Green
Negative
(ground)
Wire
Muffler
Never modify the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER’S electrical system. Modifications could ruin the electrical
system as well as cause a fire, resulting in serious injury.
Using electrical components other than those supplied with your machine could cause the electrical system to overheat,
explode, or start a fire.
Using the wrong type of battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury.
Use the charger only in dry locations. Avoid contact with water.
Only adults should handle the battery. It contains sulfuric acid (an electrolyte) and the battery is heavy; dropping it could
result in serious injury.
Never allow children to charge the battery. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING THE BATTERY COULD CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY.
Examine the charger, its connectors, and the battery for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. Replace
any components showing excessive wear or damage.
Never lift or carry the battery by the cables or terminals. This can damage the battery and possibly start a fire, resulting in
serious injury. Lift and carry the battery only by its case.
Do not short circuit the battery.
Read the safety instructions on the battery.
When attaching the Negative (ground) Wire, make sure you position and
attach the Wire so that it will not rest on or near the Muffler. The heat from
the Muffler will melt the coating and create a fire hazard causing harm to the
machine and/or yourself.