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Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
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.
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger
in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room
temperature (70° or 22° C) whenever possible.
1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness
located below the ignition key (Figure 32).
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge,
recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according
to local codes.
Replacing the Fuse
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not run
with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace
it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to Installing
the Fuse.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears
Service Interval: Yearly
1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and
remove the rear wheels.
2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides
of the gear as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 32
3. Install the rear wheels.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 34).
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Figure 33
. If you do not have a torque
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