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Section 5: Maintenance 15
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove key on
electric start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
Throttle Control Adjustment – If the
engine does not shut off when the throttle
lever is moved to the stop position, or if
the engine does not respond to various
throttle settings, refer to the engine
manual for service information.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
When storing the unit for extended
periods, follow these procedures to
ensure that the unit will be in good condi-
tion for future use.
• Store machine on a level surface.
• Inspect for any loose, broken or
missing parts. Repair or replace parts
as needed.
• Perform recommended engine mainte-
nance by following the engine storage
instructions found in the engine manual.
Be sure to protect the fuel lines, carbu-
retor and fuel tank from gum deposits
by removing fuel or by treating fuel with
a fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufac-
turer’s recommendations).
• Clean any dirt, grass or chaff from the
air cooling system intake area and other
parts of the engine.
• On an electric start model, remove key
from keyswitch. Charge battery for 24
hours before and after storage.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move
wire away from spark plug.
BATTERY SERVICE
Battery Recharging
Recharge the battery before and after
storing the unit for more than three
weeks.
The engine must be stopped and the area
in which recharging will take place must
be dry.
1. Connect the small receptacle (A,
Figure 5-8) on the battery charger cord to
the wire harness plug (B) located near the
keyswitch.
2. Plug the recharger box (C, Figure 5-8)
into a grounded 120-Volt wall outlet.
3. Charge the battery for 24 hours. After
charging, unplug the recharger box (C,
Figure 5-8) from the wall outlet first, then
disconnect the recharging line plugs (A
and B, Figure 5-8).
Battery Replacement
If the battery no longer takes a charge, or
if it is leaking or otherwise damaged, it
must be replaced.
1. Tilt the debris shield forward.
2. Disconnect the negative (–) black wire
first; then the positive (+) red wire.
3. A clamp (D, Figure 5-9), secures the
battery to the deck. Remove screw (E),
then slide the battery out from under the
clamp.
4. Position the new battery under the
clamp and replace screw (E).
5. Connect the red wire to the positive
(+) red-coded battery terminal. Then,
connect the black wire to the negative (–)
black-coded battery terminal.
NOTE: Discard battery properly, as
required by regulations in your area.
6. Close the debris shield.
• Never perform maintenance when
engine is running or spark plug wire is
connected, except when instructed to
do so.
• Never store mower with fuel in fuel
tank inside a building where fumes
can reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, elec-
tric motors, etc. Make sure engine is
cool before storing.
• Drain gasoline outdoors into an
approved container.Do not smoke and
keep fuel away from open flame.
Failure to follow these instructions will
result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING
• Wet conditions can cause an electric
shock hazard during battery charging.
Avoid wet conditions when charging.
• Recharging the battery with improper
equipment could cause a battery
explosion. Use only the battery
charger shipped to you. All parts must
be fully stopped and the spark plug
wire disconnected and moved away
from the spark plug.
Failure to comply could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage.
DANGER
Figure 5-8: Use recharger supplied with
unit.
A
C
B
Figure 5-9: Battery replacement.
E
D