Replacing the Fuse
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown; replace it with a
Important: You cannot start the machine with the electric starter or charge the battery unless a working fuse is installed.
1.Open the sealed fuse holder and replace the fuse (Figure 35).
Figure 35
1.Fuse holder
2.Close the cover to the fuse holder, and ensure that it is sealed tightly.
Replacing the Battery
Removing the Old Battery
1.Contact an Authorized Parts Dealer to obtain a replacement battery.
2.Remove the belt cover; refer to step 1 of Servicing the
3.Remove the
4.Move the handle to the vertical position.
5.Remove the 4 small bolts that hold the
6.Fold the handle all the way forward.
7.Remove the
Figure 36
1.
8.Remove the cover from the battery.
9.Disconnect the leads from the battery.
10.Remove and battery and recycle it.
Note: Recycle the battery according to your state and local regulations.
Installing the New Battery
1.Clean the
2.Set the new battery in place on the mower housing.
3.Connect the leads to the new battery.
Note: Ensure that you connect the black (negative) wire to the negative
4.Install the cover onto the battery.
Note: Ensure that the cover fits properly over the wiring harness.
5.Install the
6.Raise the handle to the vertical position.
7.Secure the shroud with the 4 small bolts that you removed in step 5 of Removing the Old Battery.
8.Install the
9.Return the handle to the operating position.
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