Use and Care Manual

2. Position mower blade (C) with cutting edge toward ground onto
mower spindle.
3. Install washer (B), with cupped side towards blade, and install bolt
(A) to secure blade onto spindle shaft.
4. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and
tighten bolt to specication.
Specication
Mower Blade Bolt — Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 N·m (50 lb-ft)
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Service the Battery Safely
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a ammable
and explosive gas.
To prevent the battery from exploding:
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Removing and Installing the Battery
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Rotate operator seat forward.
3. Remove battery compartment cover.
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4. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).
5. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery terminal and
remove cable (C) from battery.
6. Remove battery.
Installing
1. Place battery into battery tray as shown.
2. Connect positive (+) cable to battery rst, then negative (-) cable.
3. Apply general-purpose grease or silicone spray to terminals to help
prevent corrosion.
4. Slide red cover over positive battery terminal.
5. Install battery compartment cover.
6. Lower operator seat.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Disconnect and remove battery.
3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to
one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the
cells.
4. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
6. Install battery.
7. Attach cables to battery terminals, beginning with the positive
cable, using washers and nuts.
8. Apply spray lubricant to terminal to prevent corrosion.
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