CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES

Service Interval: 100 Hours

WARNING

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

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

Always wear safety glasses and gloves when handling batteries.

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, Figure 30).

2.Remove the rubber strap securing the battery, and remove the battery.

3.Clean the battery and battery compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.

4.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

5.Reinstall the battery and secure with the rubber strap.

6.Reattach the battery cables: first attach the positive cable (see A, Figure 30), then attach the negative cable (B).

7.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

NOTE: On models with 33” decks, the battery is mounted on the right side of the engine compartment.

B

A

Figure 30. Engine Compartment

A.Positive (+) Battery Cable

B.Negative (-) Battery Cable

CHECK RIDER SAFETY

SYSTEM

Service Interval: Every 100 hours, every spring/fall, and after storage of 30 days or longer.

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety. Do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:

•Mower blades switch is ON, OR

•Ground speed control levers are not in their START/PARK positions, OR

•Parking brake lever is in DISENGAGE position.

TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:

•Mower blade switch is OFF, AND

•Ground speed control levers are in their START/PARK positions, AND

•Parking brake lever is in ENGAGE position.

TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:

•Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch ON, OR

•Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers in DRIVE positions, OR

•Operator rises off seat with the parking brake in DISENGAGE position, OR

•Operator moves the left and/or right ground speed 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 position in order to start the engine.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

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150Z Series specifications

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