Replacing Fuse - Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual

Replacing Fuse
The electricstartercircuitand batteryare protectedby a
40 amperefuse. If the fuse burnsout, the electricstarter
will not operate.If the unitfails to startwith the electric
starter,performthe followingstepsto checkthe fuse
inside the batteryhousing:
1. Open the batterycoveras describedin Replacing
Battery, seeFigure8.
2. Removefuse from socketand inspect a s shownin
Figure11.If itisburnedout, replacewith standard
automotive40 amperefuse.
3. Carefullyplacewiringback intohousing,close battery
cover,and fold upper handleback intoplace.
NOTE:The enginecan be started manually if the fuse
burns out.
Off-Season Storage
The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn
mowerfor storage.
• Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin
the lubricationinstructions.
• We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher
or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
• Referto enginemanualfor correctenginestorage
instructions.
Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstore next to
corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer.
Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedor metal storageshed,care shouldbe takento
rust-proofthe equipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat
the equipment,especiallycablesand all movingparts of
your lawnmowerbeforestorage.
Battery
The batterymustbe storedwith a full charge.Extended
storageof a dischargedbatterywill reducelife and
capacityof the battery.
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WARNING
Do not remove the
battery pac kfr
the electric starter
reason other than
The engine can be
started manually if
the fuse burns out.