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ection
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ervice
WARNING:
An unbalanced blade will cause
excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It
may cause damage to mower and could break
causing personal injury.
8.
Slide the blades (b) onto the spindle shafts with the side
marked “Grass Side” (or with part number) facing the
ground when the mower is in the operating position.
9.
Replace the hex flange nuts (a) and tighten to torque:
450 in-lb (min.), 600 in-lb (max.).
To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the
blade bolt for correct torque.
Belt Care
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the mower’s belts. See your authorized service
dealer to have belts replaced.
Replacing Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING:
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
may cause burns. Do not short circuit or damage
batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as
these may burst or release toxic materials.
1.
Unhinge cover seal and remove battery cover.
2.
Remove positive and negative leads from battery, and pull
up on battery to remove. See Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9
3.
Replace with new battery. Connect the positive lead (red)
to the positive side of the battery pack, then connect the
negative lead (black) to the negative side. See Figure 5-10.
4.
Reattach battery cover and cover seal.
(+) Positive
Terminal
(-) Negative
Terminal
Figure 5-10
Charging Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING:
The battery contains corrosive fluid
and toxic material; handle with care and keep away
from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,
damage or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases
could be vented during charging or discharging. Use
in a well ventilated area, away from sources of
ignition.
NOTE:
The battery charger (part # 725-06121A) is sold separately.
IMPORTANT:
The special designed plug on the charger will only
fit into plug on battery box.
1.
Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into
the port on the side of the battery housing. See Figure 5-11.
1
2
Figure 5-11
2.
Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120V
household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before
initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The battery
should only need to be charged upon initial setup, at the
end of the season, after any other extended periods of
non-use, and as needed.
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