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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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