About Charging the MK-V
The Monarch Tractor runs only on electricity—there is no additional source of power. Given the vital need for electricity, daily maintenance of the charging port on the tractor and the wall-mounted charger is important.
DANGER! Keep the tractor’s charging port fully closed when not in use.
If scheduled/preventative maintenance advice is ignored and the charging port is left open, dust settling in the charging port can cause electricity to arc, posing a risk of injury.
When you use the charger, always wait as the charger completes the process of disengaging from the tractor. Specifically, after depressing the clip, watch until you see the blue charging light turn off and wait until you hear a click notifying you of the charger’s disconnection. Pulling or prying the charger from the tractor prematurely, before the charger is fully disconnected, can damage the charging port, which may not be covered under warranty.
The Monarch Tractor battery should be kept charged to about 80% whenever possible. Charging to greater than 80% or over-charging a full battery negatively affects battery life.
Low Power Mode
If the tractor’s battery falls 5% the tractor goes into Low Power Mode until you charge it. In Low Power Mode, implement controls, four-wheel drive, and exportable power are disabled. Motor speed and 3-point raise/lower speeds are reduced.