Step 3: 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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jasonrollette says: May 30, 2008. 8:16 AM
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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fuzzyguy in reply to jasonrolletteJul 26, 2008. 7:05 AM
You only need a double pole double throw switch to be able to switch between charge and mowing.
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jasonrollette in reply to fuzzyguyJul 27, 2008. 8:48 AM
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.
fuzzyguy in reply to jasonrolletteJul 28, 2008. 8:49 AM
Add a three pole switch and have the third pole disconnect the solar cell in mow position.
rcmaniac10 in reply to jasonrolletteMay 30, 2008. 8:09 PM
i guess you beat me on putting the schematic
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