Dixon 44 / 968999611 - Manual (Page 36)

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Battery
Your 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.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour
To clean battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to “leak” power.
1. Lift seat and rotate forward.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then
the RED battery cable and remove the
battery from the machine.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with
wire brush until shiny.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
6. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
1. Lift seat and rotate forward.
2. Open terminal access doors.
3. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
4. Position deck to lowest setting.
5. Front underside of frame, remove the nuts
that secure the battery hold-down.
6. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
7. Install new battery with terminals in the same
position as the old battery.
9. Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with
nuts removed in Step 5.
9. First connect RED battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut.
10. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt
and hex nut.
11. Tighten securely.
12. Lower seat
Always use protective glasses
when handling the battery.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals
by allowing the wrench to
contact both terminals at the
sametime. Before connecting
battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc. Positive terminal
must be connected first to
prevent sparks from
accidental grounding.
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
terminals screws.
Remove battery hold-down to replace battery
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