MAINTENANCE
Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
Jumper Cable Use
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
The mower has a maintenance free battery
and does not need servicing. However, periodic
charging of the battery with an automotive type
battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
STD
STATE
BATTERY
OF
CHARGE
50 Amps
12.6V
100%
12.4V
75%
12.2V
50%
12.0V
25%
11.8V
0%
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
Maximum Rate at:
30 Amps
20 Amps
- FULL CHARGE -
20 min.
35 min.
48 min.
45 min.
75 min.
95 min.
65 min.
115 min.
145 min.
85 min.
150 min.
195 min.
Cleaning the battery and terminals
Battery Removal
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Lift and rotate the seat fully forward until
supported.
2. Remove the bolt and nut from the battery
bracket and remove the bracket from the
battery.
3. Using a wrench, disconnect the BLACK
battery cable then the RED battery cable.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the mower
and clean if required.
5. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
6. Clean the terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
7. Reinstall battery with terminals in the same
position as prior to removal.
8. Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+)
battery terminal.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal.
10. Fasten the battery in place with bracket
removed in Step 2.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not open
or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking
level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
F
O
10 Amps
90 min.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
180 min.
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries.
280 min.
370 min.
CAUTION! Always wear eye
protection when around batteries.
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