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WARNING
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengineand blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secure awayfrom spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
BatteryService
New BatteryPreparation
1. Removethe battery from the carton.
2. Placethe battery in a well ventilated areaon a level
non-concrete surface.
3. Testthe battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". Ifthe battery needscharging, chargethe
battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
4. Connectthe positive (+) lead (red) first, from the battery
harness to the positiveterminal (+) on the battery using
the bolt and nut platesupplied 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 greaseover 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).
WARNING
Shieldthe positive terminal with terminal cover located on
battery harness.This preventsmetal from touching the
positiveterminal, which could causesparks.
BatteryService
1. Testthe battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery
Testing". Ifthe battery needscharging, chargethe
battery. Referto the Section entitled "Battery Charging".
3. If the batterywill not accepta charge or is partially
chargedafter charging per instructions, replacewith a
new battery.
BatteryStorage
If the mower isto be stored out of season on its rear
bumper, it is recommendedthe battery be removed, charged
and stored.
1. Removethe 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 concretesurface.
Battery Testing
Checkthe battery's stateof charge using a voltmeter.
Rememberto hookthe positive lead to the battery's positive
terminal, andthe negativelead to the negativeterminal.
Checkthe reading against the chart below. If the voltage
readslessthan 12.80 volts, chargethe battery. Referto the
Section entitled "Battery Charging".
BatteryCondition
Stateof Charge Digital Voltmeter
100% Charged 12.80v
75% Charged 12.40v
50% Charged 12.10v
25% Charged 11.90v
0% Charged Lessthan 11.80v
BatteryCharging
Tochargethe 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 chargethe
battery for 48 hours. (Longer periods will not damage
the battery.)
Figure23: Batteryconnections
, 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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