Battery
The mower is equipped with a maintenance
free battery and does not need servicing.
However, periodic charging of the battery with an
automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not try
to open or remove caps or covers. Adding
or checking the level of electrolyte is not
necessary. Always use two wrenches for the
terminal screws.
WARNING! Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects
to contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected rst to
prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
STD
BATTERY
STATE
OF
CHARGE
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
O
F
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 100%
- FULL CHARGE -
12.4V 75% 20 min. 35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
12.2V 50% 45 min. 75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
12.0V 25% 65 min. 115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
11.8V 0% 85 min. 150 min. 195 min. 370 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efciency of charger
Caster Wheels
Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate
freely. Foam lled tires or solid tires will void the
warranty.
To replace, remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the
wheel out of the yoke and take care with the
spacer. Reinstall in reverse order. Tighten the
caster bolt and torque to 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm).
NOTE: Tire must rotate freely but axle spacers
must not. If wheels do not rotate freely take the
unit to the dealer for service.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is
equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded
system. The other vehicle must also be a
12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use
your mower to start other vehicles.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, ame and
smoking materials away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when around batteries.
Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged. If jumper cables are used for
emergency starting:
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable rst from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
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