Maintenance (Continued)
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine.
Battery
Battery Removal
1.Carefully pull each side of the battery cover (A, Figure 48) away from the ratchet fasteners (B) and remove the cover.
C |
B |
A |
Figure 49: Connecting the battery
A |
B |
Figure 48: Removing the battery cover
2.Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery removal.
3.Slide the battery from the battery box to gain access to the terminal cables.
4.Observe and note the cable positions (A and B, Figure 49) on the battery.
5.Disconnect the cables from the battery terminals, dis- connecting BLACK (Negative) cable (A) first. Retain the mounting bolts and nuts.
! | WARNING | ! |
The cables must be connected to the battery terminals in the proper position as shown. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery while installed on the Rear Engine Rider. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
Battery Installation
1.Slide the battery partially into the battery housing.
2.Connect the red positive (+) cable (B, Figure 49) first, from the wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on the battery, using the bolt and nut provided in the hard- ware bag. Connect the black negative
3.Reinstall the positive terminal insulator (C).
4.Insert the battery completely into the battery housing.
5.Reinstall the battery cover (A, Figure 48).
6.Reinstall the swivel and hair pin for the deck support.
Maintenance
! | CAUTION | ! |
If the battery is removed, DO NOT operate the engine without insulating the Positive (+) battery cable terminal with electrical tape, or sparking from the battery cables can result.
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