MAINTENANCE
Battery
Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean.
•Keep battery bolts tight.
•Recharge at
To clean or replace battery and terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
1.Remove terminal guard.
2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the machine.
3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.
5.Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
6.Reinstall battery.
Battery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
Use protective glasses when working with the battery.