Husqvarna Z 242F Manuale Utente
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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery that
does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its
life.
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.
• 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.
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of
electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws.
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.
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
Cleaning battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the
battery to lose power.
1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the
battery to lose power.
1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED
battery cable and remove the battery from the machine.
2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until shiny.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
5. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
1. Lift seat and rotate forward.
2. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable
5. Reinstall battery.
Replacing battery
1. Lift seat and rotate forward.
2. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable
then RED battery cable.
3. Position deck to lowest setting.
4. From underside of frame, remove the nuts that secure the
4. From underside of frame, remove the nuts that secure the
battery hold-down.
CAUTION! Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
5. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
6. Install new battery with cable terminals routed toward the
6. Install new battery with cable terminals routed toward the
center of the battery.
7. Reinstall battery hold-down and secure with nuts removed
in Step 4.
8. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with bolt and hex nut.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut
10. Replace terminal boot cover.
11. Lower seat
11. Lower seat
Park Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the steering control
levers, links or switches belonging to the park brake. Perform a
standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna service
workshop.
levers, links or switches belonging to the park brake. Perform a
standstill test and check that there is sufficient braking action.
To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna service
workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must be
absolutely standing still when applying the park brake.
absolutely standing still when applying the park brake.
WARNING! Faulty adjustment will result in reduced
braking ability and can cause an accident.