John Deere L17.542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Electrical - 48
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Using Booster Battery
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A - Booster Battery
B - Disabled Vehicle Battery
1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A)
positive (+) post (C).
2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to
the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).
3. Connect negative () booster cable to booster battery
negative () post (E).
4. Connect the other end (F) of negative () booster cable
to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from
battery.
5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run
machine for several minutes.
6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact
reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive
cable.
Replacing Headlight Bulb
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Lift hood.
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3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to
remove.
4. Replace defective bulb with a new bulb.
5. Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn
clockwise to install.
6. Lower hood.
Replacing Fuse
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Lift hood.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a
flammable and explosive gas. The battery may
explode:
Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).
Do not smoke near battery.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Keep sparks and flames away.
Do not connect the negative (-) booster
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
discharged battery. Connect at a good ground
location away from the discharged battery.
B A
E
C
D
F
A