solar lawn mower

Step 3Connecting the wires

connecting the wires
locate the positive and negative terminals on each battery and connect the wires accordingly .it uses two 12v batteries connected in series circuit and you have to undo that connection .and wire it in parallel circuit to charge .then you must undo that and reconnect it to mow
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May 30, 2008. 8:16 AMjasonrollette says:
You could use a large 12volt automotive relay and not have to mess around with moving wires for charging. Attached is a wiring diagram. I saw this on Hackaday.com.
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Jul 26, 2008. 7:05 AMfuzzyguy says:
You only need a double pole double throw switch to be able to switch between charge and mowing.
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Jul 27, 2008. 8:48 AMjasonrollette says:
Your schematic will work if you don't have the panel mounted to the mower. I guess I was thinking of leaving it mounted to the mower.
Jul 28, 2008. 8:49 AMfuzzyguy says:
Add a three pole switch and have the third pole disconnect the solar cell in mow position.
May 30, 2008. 8:09 PMrcmaniac10 says:
i guess you beat me on putting the schematic

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