EverRide Hornet EZYN2048S, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE - 34
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC HOSES
Inspect the hydraulic hoses to insure they are in
good working order every 200 hours.
Check both the hoses and hose clamps to insure
there is no wear or damage. If either is found worn
or damaged, repair or replace them at once.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead components, chemicals
known by the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
The original battery shipped with the mower is
maintenance free and non-accessible.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult
to start. It is important to check the battery per-
formance periodically.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Insert the battery (1) in the tray with the posi-
tive post on the right side and negative post
on the left side.
2. Install the positive battery cable clamp to the
positive post on the battery.
3. Install the negative battery cable clamp to the
negative post on the battery.
4. Secure the cables by tightening the 1/4-20 hex
nuts securing the square head bolt.
5. Install the red terminal boot over both the posi-
tive post and the positive cable.
6. Secure the battery in place by inserting one
end of the hook band into the battery tray and
running the other end over the top of the bat-
tery into the slot on the opposite end of the
battery tray.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
WARNING: The battery terminals or
metal tools could short against the metal
components of the mower causing a
spark that could ignite explosive battery
gases. When removing the battery from
the mower, do not allow the battery ter-
minals to touch any part of the machine.
Do not allow metal tools to touch metal
parts of the machine while in contact
with the battery terminals.
WARNING: Incorrect battery cable rout-
ing could damage the mower or cause
a spark that could result in explosive
battery gases being ignited.
WARNING: Always disconnect the black
(negative) battery cable before discon-
necting the red (positive) battery cable.
Always reconnect the red (positive) bat-
tery cable first before reconnecting the
black (negative) battery cable.
1. Disengage the PTO engagement switch, put the
motion control arms in the park position, turn the
ignition key to off and remove the key.
2. Raise the seat and prop it in the upright posi-
tion.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery terminal.
4. Slide the red boot off of the positive battery ter-
minal and remove the positive battery cable.
5. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery
in place.
6. Carefully remove the battery using caution to
avoid touching the terminal posts on any metal
parts.