Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A Electrical System Maintenance, Charging the Battery, Removing the Battery

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Maintenance

Electrical System

Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 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.

DANGER

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns.

•Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber gloves to protect skin and clothing when handling electrolyte.

•Do Not swallow electrolyte.

•In the event of an accident, flush with water and call a doctor immediately.

Charging the Battery

Removing the Battery

WARNING

Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.

•When removing or installing the battery, Do Not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.

•Do Not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine.

DANGER

Charging or jump starting the battery may produce explosive gases. Battery gases can explode causing serious injury.

•Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.

•Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space.

•Make sure venting path of battery is always open once battery is filled with acid.

•Always shield eyes and face from battery.

CAUTION

If the ignition is in the “ON” position there is potential for sparks and engagement of components. Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage causing personal injury.

Be sure ignition switch is in the “OFF” position before charging the battery.

1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

2.Move the motion control levers outward to engage parking brake stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Raise the seat.

4.Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Figure 29). Retain all fasteners.

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Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety Safety and Instructional Decals 106-8717119-8814 PTO Switch Symbols 116-4220 120-2239 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsThink Safety First Operating InstructionsHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Fuel WindowUsing Stabilizer/Conditioner Recommended GasolineChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the EngineFilling the Fuel Tank Operating the Blades Stopping the EngineEngaging the Blades Disengaging the BladesSafety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Adjusting the Height of Cut Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersStopping the Machine Positioning the Seat Inch DeckAdjusting the Motion Control Levers Changing the Seat Ride SuspensionPushing the Machine by Hand Side Discharge TransportingTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips When Stopping Keep the Underside of the Mower CleanBlade Maintenance Long GrassMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesRaising the Seat LubricationGreasing the Bearings Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Element Servicing the Engine OilChanging the Oil and Filter Installing the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugRemoving the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugCleaning the Blower Housing Fuel System MaintenanceServicing the Emissions Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterElectrical System Maintenance Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Checking the Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureInstalling the Battery Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existDrive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Servicing the FusesReleasing the Electric Brake Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelChanging the Hydraulic System Filter and Oil Removing Hydraulic System FiltersInstalling the Hydraulic System Filters Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Bleeding the Hydraulic SystemBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesChecking for Bent Blades Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface hereRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesInstalling the Blades Leveling the Mower DeckSide-to-Side Leveling Blades side to side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Mower Belt Maintenance Removing the MowerInspecting the Belts Replacing the Mower BeltInstalling the Mower Replacing the Discharge DeflectorRod Deck brackets Spring Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area Washing the Underside of the MowerCleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics Electrical DiagramElectrical Logic Schematic Exmark Quest Turf Equipment Page Page Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done ByPage This page may be copied for personal use Exmark Accessories and Options
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