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Warning
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a
grass deflector, a mulch plate, or an entire grass
catcher assembly.
1. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector.
2. Place the grass deflector onto deck. Place the L end of
spring behind deck edge.
Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind
deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 6.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around
grass deflector (Fig. 6).
Important
The grass deflector must be able to lower
down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it
lowers into the full down position.
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Figure 6
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed
Using the Blowout Baffles
The blowout baffles are used when in side discharge mode
only.
Refer to Installing and Removing Blowout Baffles on
page 22.
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6. Grass Deflector
7. L end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
8. J hook end of spring
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Important
Do not use blowout baffles while in
recycling mode.
Using the Side Discharge
Blades
Side discharge blades are used when in side discharge
mode only.
Refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades on page 32.
Important
Do not use side discharge blades while in
recycling mode.
Activating the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
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 47.
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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