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CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES
Service Interval: 100 Hours
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 30).
2. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery, and
remove the battery.
3. Clean the battery and battery compartment with a
solution of baking soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery and secure with the rubber strap.
6. Reattach the battery cables: first attach the positive
cable (see A, Figure 30), then attach the negative
cable (B).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
NOTE: On models with 33” decks, the battery is mounted
on the right side of the engine compartment.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. 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.
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when
handling batteries.
Figure 30. Engine Compartment
A. Positive (+) Battery Cable
B. Negative (-) Battery Cable
CHECK RIDER SAFETY
SYSTEM
Service Interval: Every 100 hours, every spring/fall, and
after storage of 30 days or longer.
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
These safety systems are present for your safety. Do not
attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper
with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
• Mower blades switch is ON, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in their
START/PARK positions, OR
• Parking brake lever is in DISENGAGE position.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
• Mower blade switch is OFF, AND
• Ground speed control levers are in their
START/PARK positions, AND
• Parking brake lever is in ENGAGE position.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with the mower blade switch
ON, OR
• Operator rises off seat with the ground speed levers
in DRIVE positions, OR
• Operator rises off seat with the parking brake in
DISENGAGE position, OR
• Operator moves the left and/or right ground speed
control lever out of its START/PARK position with the
parking brake lever in ENGAGE position.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to
a complete stop within five seconds after the mower
blade switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not
stop within five seconds, contact your local authorized
dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade
switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control
levers must be locked in their START/PARK positions,
and the parking brake lever must be in the ENGAGE
position in order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
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