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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
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.
4.6 BATTERY
4.6.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Carefully pull each side of battery cover away
from ratchet fasteners and remove cover. See
Figure 4.15.
FIGURE 4.15
2. Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck
support to allow clearance for battery removal.
3. Slide battery from battery box to gain access to
terminal cables.
4. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
See Figure 4.16.
5. Disconnect cables f rom battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain
mounting bolts and nuts.
FIGURE 4.16
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the
proper position as show in Figure 4.16. DO NOT
attempt to charge battery while installed on the Rear
Engine Rider. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on
the battery.
4.6.2. BATTERY INST ALLATION
1. Slide battery partially into battery housing.
2. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring
harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using
bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect
negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal (-)
on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small amount of
grease over terminals to prevent corrosion. Install
positive terminal insulator.
3. Reinstall positive terminal cover.
4. Insert battery completely into battery housing.
5. Reinstall tall battery cover. See Figure 4.15.
6. Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support.
BATTERY COVER
RATCHET
FASTENERS
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
INSULATOR
RED POSITIVE (+)
CABLE
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE (+)
END FIRST INTO BATTERY
COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF
ARROW AS SHOWN