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_Sefore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to I
come to a stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on I
electric start models. I
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or propertydamage. I
ThrottleControlAdJustment- If the
enginedoesnot shut off whenthethrottle
leveris movedto the stop position, or if
the enginedoes notrespondto various
throttle settings,referto the engine
manualfor serviceinformation.
0FF-SEASONSTORAGE
When storing the unit for extended
periods,follow these proceduresto
ensurethat the unit will be in goodcondi-
tion for future use.
• Never perform maintenance when
engine isrunningor sparkplugwire is
connected,except when instructedto
do so.
• Never store mower with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building where fumes
can reach an openflame or spark,or
where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and spaceheaters,
furnaces, clothesdryers,stoves, elec-
tric motors, etc. Make sure engine is
coolbeforestoring.
• Drain gasoline outdoors into an
approvedcontainer.Donot smokeand
keepfuel away from openflame.
Failure to follow these instructionswill
result in serious personal injury or
propertydamage.
• Store machineon alevelsurface.
• Inspectfor any loose,broken or
missing parts. Repairor replaceparts
as needed.
•Perform recommendedenginemainte-
nancebyfollowing the enginestorage
instructions found in the enginemanual.
Be sureto protect thefuel lines, carbu-
retor and fueltank from gumdeposits
by removing fuel or bytreating fuel with
a fuel stabilizer(follow enginemanufac-
turer's recommendations).
• Cleananydirt, grass or chaff from the
air cooling system intakeareaand other
parts of the engine.
• Onan electric startmodel, removekey
from keyswitch. Chargebatteryfor 24
hours beforeand after storage.
• Disconnectspark plug wire andmove
wire awayfrom spark plug.
BATTERYSERVICE
BatteryRecharging
Rechargethe battery before and after
storing the unit for more than three
weeks.
• Wet conditionscan cause an electric
shockhazardduring battery charging.
Avoidwet conditionswhen charging.
• Rechargingthe battery with improper
equipment could cause a battery
explosion. Use only the battery
chargershippedtoyou. All partsmust
be fully stopped and the spark plug
wire disconnected and moved away
from thesparkplug.
Failure to comply could result in per-
sonalinjuryor propertydamage.
Theengine must be stopped and the area
in which rechargingwill take placemust
be dry.
1. Connectthe small receptacle(A,
Figure5-8) onthe batterychargercord to
the wire harness plug (B) located nearthe
keyswitch.
2. Plug therecharger box (C, Figure5-8)
into a grounded 120-Volt wall outlet.
3. Chargethe battery for 24 hours. After
charging, unplug the rechargerbox (C,
Figure5-8) from the wall outlet first, then
disconnect the recharging line plugs (A
and B, Figure5-8).
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Figure 5-8: Userecharger suppliedwith
unit.
Battery Replacement
If the battery no longer takesa charge, or
if it is leakingor otherwise damaged,it
must be replaced.
1. Tilt thedebris shield forward.
2. Disconnectthe negative(-) blackwire
first; then the positive (+) red wire.
3. A clamp (D,Figure5-9), securesthe
batteryto thedeck. Removescrew (E),
then slidethe battery out from under the
clamp.
Figure 5-9: Batteryreplacement.
4. Position the newbattery underthe
clamp and replacescrew (E).
5. Connectthe red wire to the positive
(+) red-coded batteryterminal. Then,
connectthe blackwire to the negative(-)
black-codedbattery terminal.
NOTE:Discard battery properly, as
required by regulations in your area.
6. Closethe debris shield.
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