Husqvarna Z246 Owners Manual - Page 22

OPERATION CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Wear eye protection when around batteries. Weak Battery If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.) For emergency starting: Jumper Cable Use 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged battery, away from the fuel tank and battery. To remove cables, reverse order 1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries. Battery Voltage Light A battery voltage light can indicate that voltage is below the normal operating power. If the battery is low when a start attempt is made, the battery indicator button will light up. This is an indication the battery should be charged. It will not prevent additional start attempts as long as remaining charge is capable of cranking the engine. The button can also indicate a charge system failure if it lights up during operation. Checking Battery Charge System When unit is in ready mode (blinking green), press and hold the battery button for three seconds. The S/S button indicator will show red (battery charge level is low), multi-colored (battery charge is marginal) or green (battery level is good) until the battery button is pressed again or is allowed to reset after ten seconds. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use your mower to start other vehicles. 22