Fuse Holder
OFF SEASON STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
Positive terminal
Negative terminal
Figure 29
BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT (Electric start Models Only)
Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for replacement only. Do not separate the bat- teries for any reason. Dispose of batteries properly.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfu- ric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate in any way. Do not put batteries in fire. They may burst or release toxic ma- terial.
When replacing battery pack in handle panel, battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the right hand side and the negative terminal to the left hand side of panel. See Figure 29. Replacing the battery pack incorrectly will cause serious damage.
The positive lead on the wire harness has the smaller connector. Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery pack, then connect the negative side.
IN-LINE FUSE
The unit is equipped with an
The following steps should be taken to pre- pare lawn mower for storage.
1.Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
2.Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
3.Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
4.Store mower in a dry, clean area.
STORAGE OF THE BATTERY
The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharge battery will freeze.
IMPORTANT: All batteries discharge during storage.
Recharge battery every two months and be- fore returning to service. Refer to charging instructions on page 9.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
CAUTION: Never fold or unfold handle without disconnecting spark plug.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend of kink cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes dis- connected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire. Depress the bail and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.
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