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Figure 21. Battery Compartment
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Keep
flames and sparks away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
B
C
A
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figure 21).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover (B) over the
positive battery terminal.
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine
may be the result of a defect in the charging system or
other electrical component. If there is any doubt about
the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need
to replace the battery, see Cleaning the Battery and
Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety section of this book. Remove the
battery from the rider and place on a level, non-concrete
surface. Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour. Do
not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within 5 seconds after electric PTO switch
is turned off.
1. With parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and
an operator in the seat, start the engine.
2. Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt
through the opening between the frame and top of
mower deck. Engage the PTO and wait several sec-
onds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of
time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If the mower drive belt does not stop within 5 sec-
onds, see an authorized dealer.
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