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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.10BATTERY
5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnect-
ing BLACK (Negative) cable first and RED (Positive)
last. Retain mounting bolts and nuts. See Figure 5.17.
5.10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED
(Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable
last. See Figure 5.18.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal
cover. See Figure 5.17.
5.10.3. BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: The battery in this machine is maintenance-
free. It has been filled to the proper level with acid
and is sealed. Do not attempt to open battery.
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect battery charger to battery terminals. RED
to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-) ter-
minal.
4. Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new bat-
tery.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow suf-
ficient time for all parts to cool.
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REMOVE
BATTERY
RETAINER
FIGURE 5.17
DATE
BLACK (NEGATIVE)
CABLE
FIGURE 5.18
WHEN DISCONNECTING
CABLES, DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE FIRST
RED (POSITIVE)
CABLE
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE TERMINAL
AFTER INSTALLATION
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery.
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