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Maintenance
WARNING
The battery contains
corrosive fluid and toxic
material; handle with
care and keep away
from children. Do not
puncture, disassemble,
mutilate or incinerate the
battery. Explosive gases
could be vented during
charging or discharging.
Use in a well ventilated
area, away from sources
of ignition.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet
first, then disconnect charger lead from battery.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery
pack lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into
120 volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of
action every time you charge the battery.
Replacing Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a
40 ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter
will not operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric
starter, perform the following steps to check the fuse
inside the battery housing:
1. Open the battery cover as described in Replacing
Battery. Refer to Figure 20.
2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in
Figure 23. If it is burned out, replace with standard
automotive 40 ampere fuse.
3. Carefully place wiring back into housing, close
battery cover, and fold upper handle back into place.
NOTE: The engine can be started manually if the
fuse burns out.
General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
Figure 23
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
4. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
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