Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
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 rst from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from the two
batteries.
The mower has a maintenance free battery.
Servicing is not necessary. Periodic charging
of the battery with an automotive type battery
charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
STD
BATTERY
STATE
OF
CHARGE
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 26,6
O
C
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 100% - FULL CHARGE -
12.4V 75% 20 min. 35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
12.2V 50% 45 min. 75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
12.0V 25% 65 min. 115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
11.8V 0% 85 min. 150 min. 195 min. 370 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and e󰀩ciency of charger
Cleaning battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Loosen the two nuts attached to the side J
bolts su󰀩ciently for the battery mount bracket
to slide down o󰀨 the battery.
2. Using two 1/2" wrenches disconnect BLACK
battery cable then RED battery cable.
3. Carefully remove the battery from the mower
4. Flush the battery with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
6. Apply a layer of grease or petroleum jelly. to
the terminals.
Replacing battery
1. Install the new battery with terminals in the
same position as the used battery.
2. Connect RED battery cable rst to positive (+)
battery terminal.
3. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal.
4. Slide mount bracket back up over battery and
tighten nuts.
5. Replace terminal boot cover.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not open
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking
level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.