Hayter Mowers RT380H - Manual (Page 13)

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a
deadly poison that can severely burn you and
others.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves
to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2. Remove the vent caps from the battery.
3. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line on the
battery case (Figure 7).
Important: Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can severely corrode
and damage the chassis.
Figure 7
1. Vent caps 3. Lower line
2. Upper line
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells.
5. Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the Upper line (Figure 7) on the battery case
6. Install the battery vent caps.
7. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps (Figure 8). Do
not overcharge the battery.
Figure 8
1. Positive post 3. Charger red (+) wire
2. Negative post 4. Charger black (–) wire
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 8).
9. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor and
connect the battery cables, using the 2 bolts (1/4 x
3/4 inch) and wing nuts supplied in the loose parts;
refer to Installing the Battery in Maintenance.
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Checking the Engine Oil Level
No Parts Required
Procedure
Before you start the engine and use the tractor, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking
the Engine Oil Level, in Maintenance.
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