Maintenance
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Battery Service
New Battery Preparation
1.Remove the battery from the carton.
2.Place the battery in a well ventilated area on a level
3.Test the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Testing”. If the battery needs charging, charge the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Charging”.
4.Connect the positive (+) lead (red) first, from the battery harness to the positive terminal (+) on the battery using the bolt and nut plate supplied with the battery. Connect the negative
corrosion.
NOTE: The battery may come with the harness already connected. If so, simply check to be sure the terminal hardware is securely tightened.
5.Install the battery onto the power unit.
6.Plug the main harness connector (A, Figure 23) into the battery harness connector (B).
! | WARNING | ! |
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks.
Battery Service
1.Test the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Testing”. If the battery needs charging, charge the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Charging”.
3.If the battery will not accept a charge or is partially charged after charging per instructions, replace with a new battery.
Battery Storage
If the mower is to be stored out of season on its rear bumper, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged and stored.
1.Remove the battery.
2.Perform battery service. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Service”.
3.Store the battery in an area away from the mower on a
wood surface.
NOTE: Do not store the battery on a concrete surface.
Battery Testing
Check the battery’s state of charge using a voltmeter. Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery’s positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative terminal. Check the reading against the chart below. If the voltage reads less than 12.80 volts, charge the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Charging”.
Battery Condition
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| 100% Charged | 12.80v |
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| 75% Charged | 12.40v |
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| 50% Charged | 12.10v |
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| 25% Charged | 11.90v |
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| 0% Charged | Less than 11.80v |
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Battery Charging
To charge the battery:
1.With the supplied DC charger: Plug the charger connector into the battery harness connector (B, Figure 23). Plug the charger into a wall outlet and charge the battery for 48 hours. (Longer periods will not damage the battery.)
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A |
Figure 23: Battery connections
! | WARNING | ! |
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling battery. Never use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.
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