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Maintenance
Charging the Battery
The battery provided with your mower is sealed and
maintenance-free. It requires no special care other than
keeping it properly charged. Use only the charger supplied
with your mower when charging the battery. Charge the
battery after each use and if the battery has been stored for
longer than 30 days. The time required to charge the battery
varies, but typically 16 to 24 hours will be sufficient to bring
the battery to a fully-charged condition.
To Charge the Battery
1. Unplug the battery connector (B, Figure 23) from the
main harness connector (A).
Note: Grasp the connectors; do not pull on the
harness wires.
2. Plug the connector on the charger (not shown) into the
battery connector.
3. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
4. Charge the battery for a period of 16 to 24 hours.
5. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet.
6. Unplug the charger from the battery connector.
7. Reconnect the battery to the main harness.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
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B
A
Figure 23: Battery connections
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery or when handling battery.
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury and property damage. DO NOT attempt
to charge this battery with automotive or boost chargers.
DO NOT attempt to jump start a mower that has a dead
battery. Always use the charger supplied with the mower to
charge the battery.
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