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BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT (Electric
start Models Only)
Remove the battery pack from the handle panel
for replacement only. Do not separate the bat
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teries for any reason. Dispose of batteries
properly.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfu
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ric acid which may cause burns. Do
not short circuit or mutilate in any
way. Do not put batteries in fire.
They may burst or release toxic ma-
terial.
When replacing battery pack in handle
panel, battery pack must be positioned with
the positive terminal to the right hand side
and the negative terminal to the left hand
side of panel. See Figure 29. Replacing the
battery pack incorrectly will cause serious
damage.
The positive lead on the wire harness has
the smaller connector. Connect the positive
lead to the positive side of the battery pack,
then connect the negative side.
IN-LINE FUSE
The unit is equipped with an in-line fuse. If
unit fails to start, check the fuse inside the
battery cover by turning the end of the fuse
holder and removing from the battery cover.
See Figure 29. Replace with standard auto
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motive 7-1/2 amp fuse.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
The following steps should be taken to pre
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pare lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
STORAGE OF THE BATTERY
The battery must be stored with a full
charge. A discharge battery will freeze.
IMPORTANT: All batteries discharge
during storage.
Recharge battery every two months and be
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fore returning to service. Refer to charging
instructions on page 9.
NOTE: When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es-
pecially cables and all moving parts.
CAUTION: Never fold or unfold
handle without disconnecting spark
plug.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend of kink
cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes dis
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connected from rope guide on handle,
disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the bail and pull the
starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip
the starter rope into the rope guide bolt
on handle.
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Figure 29
Positive
terminal
Negative
terminal
Fuse Holder