4.Carefully remove old battery and replace with new one. Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery pack, then connect the negative side. See Fig. 7-3.

IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in harness assembly, battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the left side and the negative terminal to the right side of panel (Positive terminal is closest to the key switch). See Fig. 7-3. Replacing battery pack incorrectly will cause serious damage.

 

Positive

Negative

Key

Terminal

Terminal

Switch

 

 

Charging Battery

WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.

NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into the plug on the battery box.

1.Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside of the battery housing. See Fig. 7-4.

Figure 7-3

5.Reattach battery harness assembly to the speed control housing, making sure to snap the tab on the harness into the slot on the housing. See Fig. 7-2. Secure with the three screws removed earlier.

warning: Do not remove the battery pack from the electric starter housing for any reason other than replacement.

1 2

Figure 7-4

2.Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The battery should only need to be charged upon initial setup and after any other extended periods of non-use.

3.After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first, then disconnect charger lead from battery.

IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action every time you charge the battery.

warning: Use only the battery charger supplied with this mower.

Section 7 — Service

 

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