BATTERYCHARGING
(Models34023, 34323 and34323C- VariableSpeedWith ElectricStart)
The battery is located under the
mower deck. The battery does not
have to be removed from the
mower for battery charging.
A. Stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug. Make
sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop. Remove the
key from the keyswitch.
B. Plug the battery charger (A)
into a grounded 120V wall outlet.
(Note that the battery charger is
designed for use indoors and
should not be exposed to rain or
snow.) Attach the connector from
the charger (B) to the connector at
the handlebars (C) as shown in
Figure 5-19. Allow the battery to
charge for 24 hours before using
the ignition switch to start the en-
gine.
C. Unplug the battery charger (A)
from the wall outlet and then un-
plug the wire harness connectors
(B and C).
D. You will also need to season-
ally charge the battery by follow-
ing Steps A through C.
B
A
Figure 5-19: Battery charging.
WARNING
• When chargingthe battery after operating the mower, stop the en-
gine, wait for all movingparts to come to a completestop, disconnect
the spark plugwire and move it away from the spark plug. Removethe
keyfromthe keyswitch.
• If tipping the mower duringa maintenanceprocedure,tip the mower
rearwardrather than forwardorto eitherside.
° Do notuse any batterychargerotherthan the onewhichwassupplied
withthe mower. Useofany other batterychargercouldpermanently
damagethe battery.
° Do not shod circuit the battery wires by touchingthe connectorsto-
gether, or touchingmetal objectswiththe connectors.
Removeall metal jewelry whenworkingnear the electrical system.
• Do notsmoke, use anyflame, orgeneratesparksnear the
thebatteryduringbatterycharging.
• Do notchargethebatteryfor morethan 24 hours.
Failure to follow these instructionscould result in serious personal in-
juryor propertydamage.
SeasonalBatteryCharging
The mower's engine alternator
continuously charges the battery
while the mower is in operation.
However, to ensure that the mower
is always ready for use, the battery
should be additionally charged for
24 hours at the start and end of the
mowing season.
BatteryRemoval/Installation
Removal:
A. Stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug. Make
sure all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
B. Disconnect the wire harness at
the connector leading from the
battery and engine.
C. Remove the two screws which
secure the battery bracket.
D. Remove the battery bracket
and battery.
Installation:
A. Position the battery on the
bracket with the wire terminals to-
ward the left rear side of the
mower. Reinstall the bracket
using the hardware removed above
in Step C.
B. Reconnect the wire harness at
the connection leading from the
battery and engine.
C. Initially charge the battery for
24 hours following the instructions
provided under "Battery
Charging."
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