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Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Before storage
Model 20796 only
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
battery.
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 a temperature
between 32°F (0°C) and 105°F (41°C) whenever
possible.
1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness
located below the ignition key (Figure 39).
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.
Note: Your battery charger may have a two-color LED
display that indicates the following states of charging:
• A red light indicates that the charger is charging the
battery.
• A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or the charger is disconnected from the
battery.
• A flashing light that alternates between red and green
indicates that the battery is nearly fully charged. This
state lasts only a few minutes until the battery is fully
charged.
Figure 39
Replacing the Fuse
Model 20796 only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse.
1. Unclip both ends of the battery cover and remove
it (Figure 40).
2. Install the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 41).
Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in the your
owner's packet and another fuse in the battery box.
3. Install the battery cover.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear wheels
with a clean rag (Figure 42).
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently apply
2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base
grease.
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Figure 40
Figure 41
Figure 42
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