BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Checking the Battery Fluid

1.Raise the seat deck.

2.Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.

3.Reinstall filler cap.

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, dis- connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive ter- minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, figure 19).

2.Remove the battery clamp, then remove the battery.

3.Scrub the battery, cables and battery compartment with baking soda and water.

4.Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with a wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.

5.Reinstall battery and clamp.

6.Connect cables, positive cable first.

7.Coat cable clamps and terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.

1.Remove mower from the rider.

2.Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.

Normal Care

Figure 19. Battery

A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Vent Tube

B. Negative Battery Terminal D. Holddown Strap

Figure 20. Removing The Blade

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Figure 21 Balancing The Blade

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Simplicity 11HP, 14HP manual Battery Maintenance, Servicing the Mower Blades, Checking the Battery Fluid

11HP, 14HP specifications

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