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Activating the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 47.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery is installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 6).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 6) on the battery case.
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line (Fig. 6) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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2
3
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Figure 6
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower line
Charging battery produces gasses that can explode
and cause serious injury.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
Warning
7. Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery,
page 48.
8. Install the battery into the machine; refer to Installing
the Battery, page 47.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 31.
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove the plastic tie holding the side discharge chute up
and lower it into place.
Checking the Leveling of the
Mower Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use.
Refer to Adjusting the Mower Level on page 42.
Checking the Radiator Coolant
Check the cooling system level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Radiator Coolant, page 32.
Greasing the Bearings
Important Make sure that the cutting unit spindles are
full of grease before the engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
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