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Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Refer to
Removing the Battery on page 45.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery is installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 7).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 7) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line (Fig. 7) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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Figure 7
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
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3. Lower line
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Warning
Charging battery produces gasses that can
explode and cause serious injury.
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
7. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery on
page 46.
8. Install the battery into the machine. Refer to Installing
the Battery on page 44.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid on page 39.
Greasing the Bearings
Important
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
grease before engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings. Grease
until it comes out lower seals.
Refer to Greasing the Bearings on page 38.
Checking the Level of Mower
Check the level of the deck before machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Leveling the Mower on page 46.
Check Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level, page 34.
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