38 BASIC SA FET Y INSTRUC TIONS
2.8.5 Battery disconnect switch
After removing the disconnect switch key, place the attached cover over the key opening to prevent dirt and water from entering the switch.
To connect the battery to the electrical system, remove the cover, insert the key and rotate the key clockwise. To avoid inadvertent control behavior, do not disconnect the battery from the electrical system with the engine running or any electrical systems activated.
Fig. 7
Battery disconnect switch
Disconnect the battery from the electrical system by rotating the key counter-clockwise. In an emergency, the disconnect switch can be used to disconnect the battery from the electrical system. Disconnecting the battery from the electrical system will reduce the possibility of discharge before the next use. Also, disconnecting the battery from the electrical system and removing the key is a means of resisting machine theft.
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Turn the switch lever counter-clockwise:
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The battery is disconnected from the electrical system
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Turn the switch lever clockwise:
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The battery is connected to the electrical system.
