Off-Season Storage; Replacing Fuse - MTD E18J Operator's Manual

5. Fold handles back up and tighten star knobs.
Charging
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.
NOTE:The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into
the plug on the battery box.
1. Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside of
the battery housing. See Fig. 7-6.
2_
3_
Figure 7-6
Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt
household outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before
initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours,
NOTE: For optimal engine starting performance and
battery life, charge the battery after every use for 8 to 10
hours or until the green LED light illuminates (If equipped).
Do not charge longer than 12 hours.
After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first,
then disconnect charger lead from battery.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery pack from
the electric starter housing for any reason other than
replacement.
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.
ReplacingFuse
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:
2.
Open the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery.
See Fig. 7-4.
Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in Fig. 7-7.
If it is burned out, replace with standard automotive 40
ampere fuse.
Figure 7-7
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.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
lubrication instructions.
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
unit.
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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.
Battery
The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended storage
of a discharged battery will reduce life and capacity of the
battery.
SECTION 7--
SERVICE