Husqvarna 966553901 - Manual (Page 40)

MAINTENANCE
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Battery
The 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.
• See chart for charging times.
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 terminal
screws.
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by
allowing a wrench or any other object
to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparks from accidental
grounding.
STANDARD
BATTERY
STATE
OF
CHARGE
APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80 O F / 27 O C
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 100% - FULL CHARGE -
12.4V 75% 20 min. 35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
12.2V 50% 45 min. 75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
12.0V 25% 65 min. 115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
11.8V 0% 85 min. 150 min. 195 min. 370 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
Battery Removal
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to “leak” power.
1. Lift the seat and rotate fully forward until
supported by the seat rod.
2. Loosen the two wingnuts attached to the side “J”
bolts just enough that the battery mount bracket
slides down off the battery.
3. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
For cleaning
5. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
6. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until shiny.
8065-020
1. Mount bracket
2. Battery bracket
Battery cleaning and installation
For replacing
7. Install new battery with terminals in the same
position as the old battery.
8. Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+)
battery terminal.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
battery terminal.
10. Slide mount bracket back up over battery and
retighten wingnuts.
11. Lower seat.