Charging the Battery
Service Interval : Before storage —Charge the battery
and disconnect the battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery ( page 36 ) .
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at
6 to 10 A.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery .
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts ( Figure 45 ).
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Figure 45
1. Positive (+) battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative (–) battery post 4. Black (–) charger lead
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray ( Figure 44 ).
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down ( Figure
44 ).
6. Lower the seat.
Servicing the Fuses
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance; however , if a fuse blows, check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Fuse type:
• Main—F1 (25 A, blade-type)
• Charge Circuit—F2 (15 A, blade-type)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P ARK
position.
2. Shut of f 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 fuses.
4. T o replace a fuse, pull out the fuse to remove
it ( Figure 46 ).
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Figure 46
1. Charge circuit (15 A) 2. Main (25 A)
5. Lower the seat.
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