DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 45)

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Battery Care
Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure your Battery’s best
performance and long life:
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Before charging the battery, observe its external appearance and keep it clean and dry. Never charge or
use a Battery that shows cracks, changes shape, leaks, or otherwise obviously damaged.
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Do not allow the Battery to run down completely before charging. Leaving the Battery discharged
damages the Battery. If the machine is not used, charge the Battery every 4 to 6 weeks. Operate the
Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge.
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Store an unused Battery in a dry area that does not freeze.
• Do not charge an already charged Battery. In theory, you cannot overcharge our Battery with a trickle
charger; however, when a Battery is fully charged and the Charger is still on, it generates heat that
could be harmful to the Battery. A fully charged Battery will read 12V-13.2V with a Voltmeter.
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Do not continue to crank the Engine when the Battery charge is low.
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If the battery begins to leak, avoid contact with the leaking acid. Place the damaged battery in a plastic
bag, then dispose of it properly.
IF BATTERY ACID DOES CONTACT YOUR SKIN OR EYES, FLUSH WITH COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF YOU INGEST ACID, CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
Charging the Battery
Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge. If the Battery loses its charge,
you will need to use a trickle Charger (like the DR Battery Charger) to recharge it. The Charger should have
an output of 12 volts at no more than 2 amps.
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At 1 amp, the Battery may need charging for as long as 48 hours.
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At 2 amps, the Battery may need charging for as long as 24 hours.
To connect a Battery charger to your DR VERSA-PRO Z-MOWER, follow the steps listed below.
1. Detach the two (2) Battery cables going to the Battery on your machine.
2. Attach the red (+) Battery Charger Wire to the red (+) Battery tab, and the black (-) Battery Charger
Wire to the black (-) Battery tab.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an outlet.
WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED CHARGING THE BATTERY, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE OUTLET
FIRST, THEN DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CHARGER WIRES FROM THE BATTERY. IF YOU LEAVE THE
BATTERY CHARGER WIRES CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY WILL DISCHARGE ITSELF BACK
INTO THE CHARGER.