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BATTERY
Cleaning battery and terminals are the only
regular maintenance required.
Remove Battery
1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Disconnect cables from battery
(negative, then positive) (Figure 20).
3. Place deck in lowest position.
4. Disconnect deck link from deck lift
handle and tip handle forward
(Figure 19).
5. Remove hold-down bracket and remove
battery.
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with hold-
down bracket.
2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive,
then negative). Position boot over
positive terminal.
3. Tip deck lift handle back and reconnect
deck lift link.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and terminals clean. Inspect
every 100 operating hours or monthly for best
performance.
1. Remove battery from unit.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery.
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
ALWAYS follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact
battery manufacturer for extensive
instructions to charge battery.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
AVOID DAMAGE. Do
not allow tools to contact metal
surfaces when removing positive
battery cable.
Figure 20
1. Negative Terminal
2. Positive Terminal
3. Battery
4. Hold Down Bracket
