CHECK BATTERY
WARNING:
Avoid Injury
.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Remove Battery
See Figure 21.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service
Position
on page 17.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then the
positive cable from battery.
3. Remove wing knobs securing hold-down
bracket to battery and remove bracket.
4. Remove battery.
Figure 21
Clean Battery
1. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with
a wire brush.
2. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Install Battery
1. Install battery and secure with hold-down
bracket and wing knobs.
2. Reconnect positive cable and then the
negative cable.
3. Place boot over positive terminal.
4. Return hood to operating position.
CHARGE BATTERY
Check battery with a voltmeter. If battery is less than
11 volts, charge battery.
NOTICE:
DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher
rate damages or destroys battery. ONLY use an
automatic charger designed for use with your
battery.
NOTICE:
Always follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact battery
manufacturer for details regarding charging.
1. Remove battery from unit. See
Remove
Battery
on page 22.
2. Place battery on bench in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to positive
terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative terminal.
5. Charge battery following battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Reinstall battery. See
Install Battery
on
page 22.
Jump Starting
RC Mowers does not recommend jump-starting your
unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and control
system components. Damage is more likely when
battery is faulty or missing. Refer to engine manual
for details.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose hardware and tighten if necessary.
LUBRICATE UNIT
1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin
connections.
2. Pump grease into grease fittings.
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