About The Battery; Connecting The Battery Wire - DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

About the Battery

The TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH MOWER comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable,
sealed lead acid Battery. Properly maintained and charged, the Battery provides years of dependable service.
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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.
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USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR MACHINE COULD
CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, EXPLODE, OR START A FIRE.
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USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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USE THE CHARGER ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER.
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ONLY ADULTS SHOULD HANDLE THE BATTERY. IT CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID (AN ELECTROLYTE)
AND THE BATTERY IS HEAVY; DROPPING IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING
THE BATTERY COULD INJURE A CHILD.
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EXAMINE THE CHARGER, ITS CONNECTORS, AND THE BATTERY FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE
EACH TIME YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY. IF YOU SEE ANY EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, DO NOT
USE THE CHARGER OR THE BATTERY, REPLACE THEM.
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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.
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DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY.
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READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BATTERY.

Connecting the Battery Wire

We ship all Electric-Starting systems with the negative terminal 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 Battery wire.
Tools Needed:
(2) 5/16" Wrench or Socket
Connect the Green negative wire to the negative terminal on the Battery (Figure 2)
Negative Battery Terminal
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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
Battery
Figure 2
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Green Negative Wire