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27
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Battery
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal first, followed by
the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery,
always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal
first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain
that the wires are connected to the correct terminals;
reversing them could result in serious damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• Incorrect initial activation
• Overcharging
• Freezing
• Undercharging
• Corroded connections
These failures are NOT covered by your riding mower’s warranty.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING
Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain
the vehicles do not touch and ignitions are off. Do not
allow cable clamps to touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your riding
mower’s discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of
the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of the
jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the riding
mower, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION
If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car,
truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s engine when jump
starting your riding mower.
5. Start the riding mower as instructed in the Operation section
of this manual.
6. Set the riding mower’s parking brake before removing the
jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
CHARGING
WARNING
Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge
the battery in a well-ventilated area and keep away from
an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
CAUTION
Only use the approved charger for your battery type.
Reference your battery charger’s Owner’s Manual prior to
charging your riding mower’s battery. Always follow its
instructions and heed its warnings.
If your riding mower has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery as follows:
1. For 30” deck models:
a. An AGM battery charger should be used. Recommended
charge rate is 1.1A to 14.8V.
b. If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery
until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If
the charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than
eight (8) hours.
2. For 24” deck models:
a. A separate charging unit is available for this riding
mower. Instructions for using this feature will accompany
the battery charging accessory. The charging unit will
plug in right next to the battery as shown in Figure 36.
To order the battery charger, see the Parts/Warranty
supplement sheet.
Figure 36
FUSE
One 5A fuse is installed in your riding mower’s wiring harness
located just above the battery, under the left fender, to protect
the riding mower’s electrical system from damage caused by
excessive amperage.
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