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DRIVE GEAR MAINTENANCE
See Figure 16.
To ensure smooth operation of wheels, the wheel assembly
should be cleaned before storage.
Remove the nut by turning counterclockwise. Remove
wheel and set aside.
Remove dust cover, e-ring, washer, pins, and wheel gear.
Clean any dirt from these items and the end of the drive
shaft by wiping with a dry cloth. If necessary, rubbing
alcohol may be used to remove any stubborn dirt.
WARNING:
Do not lubricate any of the wheel components. Lubrication
may cause the wheel components to fail during use, which
could result in serious personal injury to the operator and/
or mower or property damage.
Reinstall wheel gear with the arrows facing the front of the
mower. Reinstall pins, washer, e-ring, and dust cover.
Reinstall wheel and nut. Tighten nut clockwise to se-
cure.
REPLACING FRONT WHEELS
See Figure 17.
To replace a front wheel:
Usingahexwrench,removethehexnutbyturningcoun-
terclockwise.
Remove the wheel and replace with new wheel.
Replacethehex nutandtightensecurely byturning
clockwise.
STORING THE MOWER
See Figure 18.
Remove the fuse key and store in a secure location out
of the reach of children.
Removal of the battery is not required for storage.
MAINTENANCE
Charge the battery pack every 2 months when not in
use.
Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the battery
area.
Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that have
accumulated on the underside of the mower deck.
Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for
tightness.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
Checkbladefordamage,uneven,orexcessivewearand
replacebladeiftheseconditionsexist.
Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach
of children.
Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or
rock salt.
To lower the handle before storing:
Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle
and fold the upper handle down.
Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and lift the
sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle
mounting brackets. Avoid pinching or trapping any
cables.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Themowerbatteryisdesignedformaximumlife;however,
like all batteries, it will eventually need to be replaced.
Charge the new battery pack before use. See Charging the
Battery Pack in the OPERATION section of this manual.
To install a new battery:
Remove the fuse key.
Carefully lift the old battery by the handle.
Install the new battery pack.
Take the old battery pack to a recycling center that ac-
cepts lead acid batteries. Never dispose of battery in fire
or regular household trash.