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CHARGE BATTERY
Check battery with a voltmeter. If battery is
less than
11.5 volts, charge battery.
CAUTION: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at
a higher rate damages or destroys battery
and may damage electronics. Do not apply
external power sources without a functional
battery being properly installed. ONLY use
an automatic charger designed for use with
your battery.
NOTICE: Always follow information provided
on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact the battery
manufacturer for details regarding charging.
1. Remove battery from unit. See
Remove
Battery
on page 24.
2. Place battery on bench in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to
positive
terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative
terminal.
5. Charge battery following battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Reinstall battery. See
Install Battery
on
page 25.
Jump Starting
RC Mowers does not recommend jump-starting
your
unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and control
system components. Damage is more likely when
battery is faulty or missing. Refer to engine manual
for details.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose hardware and tighten if
necessary.
LUBRICATE UNIT
1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin
connections.
2. Pump grease into grease fittings until you
see grease coming out from around the
bearing on the top actuator mounts.
NOTICE: Use type EP2 lithium grease such as
Valvoline Multipurpose Grease (part number
VV615 [red]).
CHECK CARBON CANISTER
FILTERS
Carb Models
Clean or replace carbon canister filters
whenever
the engine air filter is cleaned or replaced
(see Figure 23).
Figure 23
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Avoid Injury
Read and understand the
Safety
section before
proceeding.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
See Figure 24.
Replace Fuse
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the circuit, replace
fuses with fuses of the same amperage rating.
Determine the cause of electrical failure and repair
before replacing failed electrical components.