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4. Check that the machine does not move.
A
For parking brake test purposes, only use 17 ramp.
B
Greasing
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key
before greasing.
Grease the following location.
If you operated the machine in extremely wet and muddy
conditions, lubricate grease fittings more often.
B
Checking Battery Condition
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
For the refillable type battery, follow the
instructions below.
A
Do not use or charge the refillable type battery
if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit
level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component
parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may
shorten the battery's service life or cause an
explosion. Check the fluid level regularly and
add distilled water as required so that the fluid
level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
and other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.
A
Never remove the battery cap while the engine
is running.
A
Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and
clothes. If you are spattered with it, wash it
away completely with water immediately and
get medical attention.
A
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when
working around battery.
A
Mishandling the battery shortens the service life and
adds to maintenance costs.
The original battery is maintenance free, but needs
some servicing.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult to start
and the lights will be dim. It is important to check the
battery periodically.
A
When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal specification in table below.
(A) 17 ramp
(1) Front mower link bushing (2 places)
(2) Rear mower link bushing (4 places)
(3) Front mower link
(4) Rear mower link
The factory-installed battery is of non-refillable type.
If the battery is weak, charge the battery or replace it
with new one.
