Trail Shield - DeWalt DW33 Instruction Manual

PRODUCT CARE, cont'd

Trail Shield

WARNING: Never operate the mower without the trail shield in place and
working. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
To replace the trail shield, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the screw (a) which secures the trail shield to the right side of the mower. See
Figure 21.
2. Bow the trail shield inward on each side to release it from the mower frame.
3. Install the replacement trail shield by following Steps 1 and 2 in reverse order.
Battery
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
California
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..
CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from
it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by
the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
Jump Starting
WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the
vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are OFF. Do not allow cable clamps
to touch.
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1. Connect positive ( ) cable to positive post (
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (
3. Connect the second cable negative (
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the mower, away from the battery.
Attach to an unpainted part to assure a good connection.
CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do
NOT start the vehicle's engine when jump starting your mower.
5. Start the mower as instructed on page 11 in the Operation section of this manual.
6. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order of connection.
Charging
WARNING: Batteries give OFF an explosive gas while charging. Charge the
battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot
light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
CAUTION: When charging your mower's battery, use only a charger designed
for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior
to charging your mower's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed
its warnings.
If your mower has not been put into use for an extended period of time, set your battery
charger to deliver a max of 10A before charging battery.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger indicates that
charging is complete. If the charger is not automatic, charge for a minimum of eight hours.
Figure 21
: Battery posts, terminals,
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) of your mower's discharged battery.
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) post of the jumper battery.
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) to the other post of the jumper battery.
Changing the Deck Engagement Belt
WARNING: Shut the engine OFF and remove key (if equipped) before
removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys.
WARNING: The V-belts found on your mower are specially designed to engage
and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by
not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory
approved belts.
All belts on your mower are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear
are present. To change or replace the deck engagement belt on your mower, proceed
as follows:
1. Remove the deck from beneath the mower (refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page
15), then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
WARNING: Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler
spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
2. Remove the belt cover as instructed in Step 1 of Cutting Deck Removal on page 15.
See Figure 15.
3. Remove the belt keeper as instructed in Step 6 of Cutting Deck Removal on page 15.
See Figure 16
4. Loosen, but not remove, the nut and bolt which secures each deck idler pulley. See
Figure 22.
5. Remove the belt from around all pulleys.
6. Route the new belt as illustrated in Figure 22.
7. Retighten the nuts and bolts which secure each idler pulley.
8. Reattach the belt keeper and belt cover.
Changing the Deck Timing Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the
mower deck's timing belt. See your authorized service dealer to have the deck's timing
belt replaced.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change
the mower's transmission drive belt. See your authorized service dealer to have the
transmission drive belt replaced.
Fuse (Electric Start Models Only)
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage
blades, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
A fuse is installed in your mower's wiring harness to protect the mower's electrical system
from damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your mower's engine will not crank, first check
to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It is located near the battery.
CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity
as the blown fuse.
Deck Idler
Pulleys
Figure 22
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