Exmark Lazer Z XS Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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FIGURE 3
UPPER ROLL BAR INSTALLATION
3.3 SERVICE BATTERY
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.
3.3.1 Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to the battery.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.
Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
Make sure venting path of battery is always open once
battery is filled with acid.
3.3.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading
of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time
interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the
battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7
amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see the following chart for
recommended charger settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger Settings
Charging Interval
12.6 or greater 100% 16 volts/7 amps No Charging Required
12.4 – 12.6 75 – 100% 16 volts/7 amps 30 Minutes
12.2 – 12.4 50 – 75% 16 volts/7 amps 1 Hour
12.0 – 12.2 25 – 50% 14.4 volts/4 amps 2 Hours
11.7 – 12.0 0 – 25% 14.4 volts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 volts/2 amps 6 Hours or More
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.