Use and Care Manual
23 — English
Stop the motor and remove the start key.
Raise the mower seat.
Disconnect the quick-connect plug. This plug connects
the seat to the safety interlock system.
Remove and set aside the hex head bolts and nuts that
secure the seat.
Press the tabs on the wiring cover. Lift the cover and set
to one side to gain access to the compartment below.
Disconnect the battery quick-connect plug. This plug
connects the batteries to the mower.
Remove the two Phillips screws that secure the the panel
next to the control panel.
Loosen, but do not remove, the four Phillips screws that
secure the control panel.
Remove the 10 Torx screws that secure the shroud of the
mower in place.
Remove the top shroud and panel from the mower.
Remove and set aside the hex head bolt that secures the
battery bracket in place.
WARNING:
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid
gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at
least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical atten-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
Lift the battery securing bracket off the batteries and set
aside.
Remove and set aside the battery covers for the battery
or batteries being replaced.
Disconnect the battery or batteries you wish to replace.
Disconnect the negative (black) cable first, then the
positive (red) cable, being careful not to short across the
terminals.
Replace battery or batteries as needed and reinstall
cables. Connect the positive (red) cable first, then the
negative (black) cable, being careful not to short across
the terminals.
Reinstall the battery covers and the battery securing
bracket.
Reinstall hex head bolt to secure battery tray in place.
Tighten securely.
Reinstall the shroud and panel and their screws in the
reverse order of removal. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Make sure the tabs on the panel and shroud are
seated in the slots on the mower base and control panel
before tightening screws.
SCREWS
BATTERY
BRACKET
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVERS
PANEL
SHROUD
BOLT
WASHER
LOCK WASHER
BLACK ( – )
RED ( + )
HEX HEAD
BOLT