Lawn-Boy 17750, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 24
5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, screw it in,
then remove the dipstick.
10. Read the oil level on the dipstick ( Figure 23 ).
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick
is correct.
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.
Charging the Battery
Electric-Start Model Only
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the
charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at
room temperature (22°C or 70°F) whenever possible.
1. Connect the charger to the wire harness located
below the ignition key (
Figure 25 ).
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Figure 25
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note:
When the battery no longer holds a
charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid
battery according to local codes.
Note:
Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED
display that indicates the following states of charging:
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A red light indicates that the charger is charging
the battery.
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A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or the charger is disconnected from the
battery.
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A flashing light that alternates between red and
green indicates that the battery is nearly fully
charged. This state lasts only a few minutes until
the battery is fully charged.
Replacing the Fuse
Electric-Start Model Only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
run with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40 A plug-in type fuse.
Important:
You cannot start the machine with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.
1. Unclip the battery cover and remove it ( Figure
26 ).
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