Scag Power Equipment SWZU Manuel D’Utilisation
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Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE
CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Use proper protective gear
when handling batteries. DO NOT tip any battery
beyond 45° angle in any direction. If fluid contact
does occur, follow first aid suggestions below.
acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE
CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Use proper protective gear
when handling batteries. DO NOT tip any battery
beyond 45° angle in any direction. If fluid contact
does occur, follow first aid suggestions below.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID
EXTERNAL CONTACT - Flush with water.
EYES - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and get medical attention immediately.
and get medical attention immediately.
INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of water. Follow
with Milk Of Magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Get medical attention immediately. In case of
internal contact, DO NOT give fluids that would
induce vomiting.
with Milk Of Magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Get medical attention immediately. In case of
internal contact, DO NOT give fluids that would
induce vomiting.
WARNING:
DO NOT charge a frozen battery. It may explode and
cause injury. Let the battery warm before attaching a
charger.
cause injury. Let the battery warm before attaching a
charger.
Whenever possible, remove the battery from the mower
before charging.
before charging.
Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific
instructions.
instructions.
Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have
no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the
battery has been completely discharged for a long period
of time, the alternator may not be able to recharge the
battery, and a battery charger will be required.
no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the
battery has been completely discharged for a long period
of time, the alternator may not be able to recharge the
battery, and a battery charger will be required.
Charging the Battery
Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are
satisfactory if excessive gassing or spewing of
electrolyte does not occur or the battery does not feel
excessively hot (over 125°F). If spewing or gassing
occurs or the temperature exceeds 125°F, the charging
rate must be reduced or temporarily stopped to permit
cooling.
satisfactory if excessive gassing or spewing of
electrolyte does not occur or the battery does not feel
excessively hot (over 125°F). If spewing or gassing
occurs or the temperature exceeds 125°F, the charging
rate must be reduced or temporarily stopped to permit
cooling.
Jump Starting
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so
gases produced while charging can dissipate.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so
gases produced while charging can dissipate.
WARNING:
1. The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. If a
vehicle is used for jump starting, it must have a
negative ground system.
negative ground system.
2. When connecting the jumper cables, connect the
positive cable to the positive battery post, then
connect the negative cable to the negative battery
post.
connect the negative cable to the negative battery
post.