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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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BATTERY _________________________________________________________
Before you service the battery, make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the key is removed.
When you service the battery, always use the tools with insulation, wear protective glasses
The battery contains corrosive acid. Prevent contact with the battery acid.
The battery posts, battery terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and other reproductive harm.
Tighten the battery cables on the battery terminals, to prevent corrosion,
apply a layer of silicone dielectric grease to battery terminals and ends
of cables. Keep the vent caps and battery terminal covers in position.
Before you do any welding operation on the mower, always disconnect
the battery cables from the battery and the connectors from the
controllers.
Confirm the battery polarity before you connect or you disconnect the
battery cables.
When you install the battery, always connect the positive (RED) battery cable before the negative (BLACK)
battery cable.
When you remove the battery, always disconnect the negative (BLACK) battery cable before the positive (RED)
battery cable.
Jump Starting the Mower
a
Before you try to jump-start the engine, check the condition of the drained battery.
b
Connect the positive (+) battery terminal of the charged battery to positive battery terminal of the drained
battery.
c
Connect the negative (–) battery terminal of the charged battery to frame of vehicle with the drained
battery.
d
When the cables are connected, start the engine on the vehicle with the good battery, then start the mower.
The battery can release hydrogen gas that is explosive. To decrease the risk of an explosion, prevent sparks
near the battery. Always connect the negative jumper cable to an appropriate ground
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and protective clothing.
Discard used batteries as Directed in your local regulations.
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Always wash your hands after you service a battery.
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point with the drained battery.
CAUTION
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