Storing The Mower; Replacing The Battery; Clean The Mower; Charger Maintenance - Craftsman 151.98834 Operator's Manual

STORING THE MOWER

See Figures 29-34, page vi-vii
■ Remove mower safety key (19) and battery.
■ Turn mower on its side and clean grass
clippings that have accumulated on the
underside of the mower deck (12).
■ Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws,
fasteners, etc., for tightness.
■ Inspect moving parts for damage,
breakage, and wear. Have repairs made on
any damaged or missing parts.
■ Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children.
■ Do not store near corrosive materials such
as fertilizer or rock salt.
To lower the handle before storing:
■ Unlock the locking clips on both sides of
the handle bar, then push the handle down
as far as it will go.
■ Simultaneously press and hold both Quick
Adjust Levers and rotate the handle all the
way forward until it stops. Release levers to
secure handle in storage position.
■ Store the mower flat, upright, or upright
with collection bag hanging from mower (Figs.
33-35)

CHARGER MAINTENANCE

■ Keep the charger clean and clear of
debris. Do not allow foreign material into the
recessed cavity or on the contacts. Wipe with
a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, water, or
place in wet conditions.
■ Always unplug the charger when there is no
battery pack in it.
■ Check that the charger contacts have not
been shorted by debris or foreign material.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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REPLACING THE BATTERY

■ The mower battery is designed for
maximum life. However, like all batteries it will
eventually need to be replaced. Always fully
charge the new battery before use.
■ To install, see Installing/Removing Battery
Pack instructions in Assembly section of this
manual.
■ Take the old battery pack to a recycling
center that accepts lithium-ion batteries.
Never dispose of battery in fire or regular
household trash.

CLEAN THE MOWER

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose the mower to water.
WARNING
Do not at any time make any maintenance
to the lawn mower without first stopping
the motor and removing the safety key and
battery pack.
The underside of mower deck (12) should be
cleaned after each use as grass clippings,
leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate
causing rust and corrosion.
■ Remove any buildup of grass and leaves
on or around the motor cover and battery
compartment (do not use water). Wipe the
mower clean with a dry cloth
occasionally.
■ If debris build up on the underside of the
unit while in use, stop the motor and remove
the battery pack. Tilt the mower forward, or
on its side, and clean.