Replacing Battery - MTD E18J Operator's Manual

c. Working from the rear of the mower, carefully
remove belt from transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-3.
d. Once belt is off transmission pulley, push down on
deck baffle to access engine pulley and slide belt off
this pulley and out from under the deck. See Fig. 7-3.
Figure 7-3
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Replace with new belt, working it between the deck and
baffle, first around the transmission pulley and then the
engine pulley.
NOTE:Make certain that belt is seated correctly and that it
is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not pinched
between the lower and upper pulley halves.
Tighten self-tapping screw securing deck baffle loosened
earlier.
Replace engine baffle and secure with self tapping screws.
Replace blade, blade adapter, and associated hardware.
Follow instructions in Blade Care section for proper
assembly.
Tip mower back onto its wheels and remove piece of
plastic from under gas cap (if applicable).
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WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate
batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as
these may burst or release toxic materials.
Loosen star knobs securing upper and lower handles and
carefully fold the upper handle down toward the lower
handle as shown in Fig. 7-4.
Remove the two screws securing battery cover to battery
housing and place them to the side. See Fig. 7-4.
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Figure 7-4
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Open battery cover, remove positive and negative leads
from battery, remove and replace with new battery.
Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery
pack, then connect the negative side.
NOTE:The battery you have may differ slightly from the
one shown in Fig. 7-5. Refer to the Parts List.
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Terminal
Negative
Terminal
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Figure 7-5
IMPORTANT:When replacing battery pack in handle panel,
battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal
to the left side and the negative terminal to the right side
of panel (Positive terminal is closest to the key switch).
See Fig. 7-5. Replacing battery pack incorrectly will cause
serious damage.
Reattach battery cover to battery housing by securing with
the two screws removed earlier, making sure to snap the
wire conduit on the left into place on the housing.
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