Manual

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WARNING
DO NOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengineand blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure awayfrom spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
BatteryService
New Battery Preparation
1. Remove the battery from the carton.
2. Place the battery in a well ventilated areaon a level
non-concrete surface.
3. Testthe battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". If the battery needs charging, chargethe
battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
4. Connect the positive (+) lead (red) first, from the battery
harness to the positive terminal (+) on the battery using
the bolt and nut plate supplied with the battery. Connect
the negative (-) lead (black) last, to the negativeterminal
(-) on the battery using the bolt and nut plate.Apply a
small amount of grease over the terminals to prevent
corrosion.
NOTE. Thebattery may come with the harness already
connected. If so, simply checkto be sure the terminal
hardware is securely tightened.
5. Install the battery onto the power unit.
6. Plug the main harnessconnector (A, Figure 23) into the
battery harness connector (B).
IL WARNING
Shieldthe positive terminal with terminal cover located on
battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the
positive terminal, which could causesparks.
Battery Service
1. Testthe battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". If the battery needs charging, chargethe
battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
3. If the battery will not accept a charge or is partially
charged after charging per instructions, replacewith a
new battery.
Battery Storage
If the mower is to be stored out of season on its rear
bumper, it is recommendedthe battery be removed, charged
and stored.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Perform battery service. Referto the Section entitled
"Battery Service".
3. Store the battery in an areaaway from the mower on a
wood surface.
NOTE.Do not store the battery on a concrete surface.
BatteryTesting
Checkthe battery's stateof charge using a voltmeter.
Rememberto hook the positive lead to the battery's positive
terminal, andthe negativelead to the negativeterminal.
Checkthe reading against the chart below. If the voltage
reads lessthan 12.80 volts, charge the battery. Referto the
Section entitled "Battery Charging".
Battery Condition
Stateof Charge Digital Voltmeter
100% Charged 12.80v
75% Charged 12.40v
50% Charged 12.10v
25% Charged 11.90v
0% Charged Less than 11.80v
Battery Charging
To charge the battery:
1. With the supplied DCcharger: Plug the charger
connector into the battery harness connector (B, Figure
23). Plug the charger into awall outlet and charge the
battery for 48 hours. (Longer periods will not damage
the battery.)
Figure 23: Battery connections
IL WARNING
Keepall sparks, flame and fire awayfrom areawhen
charging battery or when handling battery. Neveruse
"BOOST"chargers on the battery.
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