John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service
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Observe Electrical Service Precautions
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A—Positive (+) Battery Cable
B—Negative (—) Battery Cable
CAUTION: Keep all sparks and flames away
from batteries, as gas given off by electrolyte is
explosive. To avoid sparks, connect negative
(ground) cable (B) last and disconnect it first.
When using a booster battery, follow
instructions in “Operating the Engine” section.
To avoid shocks and burns, disconnect battery
negative (ground) cable (B) before servicing any
part of the electrical system, then remove
positive cable (A) if removing battery.
Keep all electrical shields in place.
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Battery Access
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A—Side Screens
Battery is located in front of the radiator.
To gain access:
1. Raise the hood.
2. Pull side screens (A) and remove from slots. (See
Removing Side Screens in this section.)
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