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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Charging the Battery
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, Do
Not allow the battery terminals to touch any
metal parts of the machine.
• Do Not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode causing serious injury.
• Keep sparks, ames, or cigarettes away from
battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in
an enclosed space.
• Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is lled with acid.
• Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and can cause severe burns.
Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches
skin can cause severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber
gloves to protect skin and clothing when
handling electrolyte.
• Do Not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, ush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the “ON” position there
is potential for sparks and engagement of
components. Sparks could cause an explosion or
moving parts could accidentally engage causing
personal injury.
Be sure ignition switch is in the “OFF” position
before charging the battery.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to
engage parking brake stop the engine, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Raise the seat.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (
Figure 29). Retain all
fasteners.
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