Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
• Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine.
Disconnect the negative terminal rst and the positive
last. Connect the positive terminal rst and the negative
last.
• Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from sparks and ames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting the battery. Wear protective
clothing and use insulated tools.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Servicing the Battery
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is
fatal if consumed and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield
your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position, shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Figure 44).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
WARNING
Incorrect battery-cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 44).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 44), and lift the
battery from the battery tray.
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Figure 44
1. Battery
5. Negative (–) battery post
2. Positive (+) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
3. Bolt, washer, and nut 7. Battery hold-down
4. Terminal boot
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