Walker Mowers - Battery Charging; Mower Deck Assembly; Deck Caster Wheels Installation

Assembly Instructions
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DANGER
Battery electrolyte is a poisonous and cor-
rosive sulfuric acid solution.
• Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing - causes severe burns.
• To prevent accidents, wear safety gog-
gles and rubber gloves when working with
electrolyte.
• Neutralize acid spills with baking soda
and water solution.
To ll (activate) battery with electrolyte (if battery has
been shipped dry):
1. Remove the battery hold-down bar, disconnect
the battery cables and lift the battery out of the
tray.
IMPORTANT: Battery must be removed from
the mower before lling with electrolyte.
IMPORTANT: Obtain and use only battery
grade sulfuric acid electrolyte with a 1.265 spe-
cic gravity to activate the battery. DO NOT use
water or any other liquid during initial activation.
2.
 Remove the ller caps and carefully ll each cell
until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. After the battery is lled with electrolyte, replace
the ller caps and charge the battery. Refer to
Battery Charging.
Battery Charging
DANGER
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES
• Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area, so that gases produced while charg-
ing can dissipate.
• Keep sparks, ames, and smoking mate
rials away from the battery at all times.
• Make sure the battery cap vents are open
after the battery is lled with acid (check
manifold vent on each cap).
• Make sure the battery charger is un-
plugged before connecting or disconnect-
ing cables to the battery.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the negative (-)
battery terminal before charging. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the ECU.
1.
 Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes.
DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom-
mended charging rate. Charge until specic
gravity is at least 1.250. Total charging time
should not exceed one (1) hour.
2. After charging the battery, adjust the electrolyte
level to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overll the battery.
Electrolyte will overow through the vented
caps onto parts of the machine and WILL result
in severe corrosion.
3. Install battery.
Mower Deck Assembly
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolts and washers from each deck
caster wheel.
2. Install wheel on fork using bolts and washers.
3. Tighten the bolts and washers.