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4.9
BATTERY ________________________________________________________________
Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is OFF and
the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and
cable ends to pr event corrosion. Keep vent caps and
terminal covers in place.
Always disconnect battery cables from battery before
performing any welding operation on the mower.
Check the electrolyte level every 100 hours. Keep the
cable ends, battery, and battery posts clean.
Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting
the battery cables.
1. When installing the battery, always assemble the
RED, positive (+) battery cable first, and the ground,
BLACK, negative (-) cable last.
2. When removing the battery, always remove the
ground, BLACK, negative (-) cable first, and the
RED, positive (+) cable last.
3.
Make sure battery is properly installed and secured
to the battery tray.
4.10 JUMP STARTING __________________________________________________________
Before attempting to “jump start” the mowe r, check the
condition of the discharged battery.
See Section 4.9
.
When connecting jumper cables:
1. Stop the engine on the vehicle with a good battery.
2. Connect RED jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the good battery and to the positive (+)
terminal on the “discharged” battery.
3. Connect the BLACK jumper cable from the negative
(-) terminal on the g ood battery to th e frame
of the
mower with the discharged battery.
After cables have been connected, start the engine on
the vehicle with the good battery then start the mower.
4.11 CHARGING BATTERY _____________________________________________________
1. Refer to
Section 4.9
. Read the Battery and
Charger’s manual for specific instructions.
2. Whenever possible, remove the battery from the
mower before charging. If batt ery is not sealed,
check that the electrolyte covers the plates in all the
cells.
3. Make sure the ch arger is Off. Then connect the
charger to the battery terminals as specified in the
charger’s manual.
4. Always turn the charger Off before disconnecting
charger from the battery terminals.
CAUTION
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles, and protective clothing when working with
batteries. You must read and o bey all battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the S tate of Ca lifornia to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after
handling.
!
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas. To reduce
the chance of an explosion, avoid creating sparks
near battery. Always connect the negative jumper
cable to the fr ame of the mower with the discharged
battery, away from the battery.
!
WARNING
Charge battery in a wel l ventilated area. Batteries
generate explosive gases. To prevent an ex plosion,
keep any device that may create sparks or flames
away from the battery.
To prevent injury, stand away from battery when the
charger is turned on. A damaged battery could
explode.
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