Figure 19
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge,
recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according
to local codes.
Note: Your battery charger may have a two-color LED
display that indicates the following states of charging:
• A red light indicates that the charger is charging the
battery.
• A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or the charger is disconnected from the
battery.
• A flashing light that alternates between red and green
indicates that the battery is nearly fully charged. This
state lasts only a few minutes until the battery is fully
charged.
Replacing the Fuse
Electric-start models only
Your mower comes with a fuse that protects the electric
starter. If the battery does not charge or the engine does
not run with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse.
Important: You cannot start the mower with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove
it (Figure 20).
1. Battery
2. Battery cover
2. Insert the fuse into the fuse holder (Figure 20).
3. Install the battery cover.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
• Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
• Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady.
4. Remove the blade (turn the blade bolt
counterclockwise), saving all the mounting hardware.
5. Install the new blade (turn the blade bolt clockwise)
and all mounting hardware (Figure 21).
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Figure 20
3. Fuse holder