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Charging the Battery
Model 10357 only
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
battery.
Charge the battery for 24 hours every month (every
25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a
sheltered area and charge the battery at room
temperature (70
F or 22
C) whenever possible.
1.
Connect the charger
to the mower wire
harness located below
the ignition key.
Important: Use only the
charger supplied with
the mower.
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2.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or
dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local
codes.
Replacing the Fuse
Model 10357 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to
Installing the Fuse on page 5.
Lubricating the Self-propel
Drive
1.
Wipe the grease fittings (A) on the rear wheel
height adjustment levers with a clean rag.
2.
Install a grease gun
onto each fitting and
gently apply 1 or 2
pumps of #2
multi-purpose lithium
grease.
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A
Important: Excess grease may prevent the wheel
clutch from properly operating.
Replacing the Blade
Important: You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline.
If the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it
immediately. If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have
it sharpened or replace it.
Warning
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear cloth or leather gloves when servicing the
blade.
1.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and hook it onto the retaining post. Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance on page 13.
2.
Tip the mower onto the right side.
3.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
4.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to
point toward the mower.
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5.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N
⋅
m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N
m) is
very tight. While holding the blade with a block of
wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or
wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is
very difficult to overtighten.
