Axion CZT2142 Clean The Battery And Cables, Check Rider Safety, System, Operational SAFETY Checks

CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES		CHECK RIDER SAFETY
Service Interval: 100 Hours		SYSTEM
WARNING		Service Interval: Every 100 hours, every spring/fall, and
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid		after storage of 30 days or longer.
		This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
		These safety systems are present for your safety. Do not
from the battery.
		attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper
When removing or installing battery cables,
		with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive		Operational SAFETY Checks
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.		TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when		• Mower blades switch is ON, OR
handling batteries.		• Ground speed control levers are not in their
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative		START/PARK positions, OR
		• Parking brake lever is in DISENGAGE position.
cable first (B, Figure 32).
2. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery, and		TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
remove the battery.	Reproduction
		• Mower blade switch is OFF, AND
3. Clean the battery and battery compartment with a		• Ground speed c	trol levers are in their
solution of baking soda and water.		START/PARK p	sitions, AND
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a		• Parking brake lever is in ENGAGE position.
wire brush until shiny.		TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
5. Reinstall the battery and secure with the rubber s rap.		• Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch
6. Reattach the battery cables: first attach the sitive		ON, OR
cable (see A, Figure 32), then attach the negative		• Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers
cable (B).		in DRIVE positions, OR
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
		• Operator rises off seat with the parking brake in
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
		DISENGAGE position, OR
NOTE: On models with 33” decks, the battery is mounted
		• Operator moves the left and/or right ground speed
on the right side of the engine compartm nt.
		control lever out of its START/PARK position with the
		parking brake lever in ENGAGE position.
		TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
		The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to
		a complete stop within five seconds after the mower
		blade switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not
		stop within five seconds, contact your local authorized
		dealer.
		NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade
		switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control
		levers must be locked in their START/PARK positions,
		and the parking brake lever must be in the ENGAGE
B		position in order to start the engine.
		WARNING
A
		If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
Figure 32. Engine Compartment		operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under
		no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
A. Positive (+) Battery Cable
		purpose of the safety interlock system.
B. Negative (-) Battery Cable

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