Fuel System; Battery; Jump Starting - Jacobsen HR 9016 Turbo Parts & Maintenance Manual

4.9

FUEL SYSTEM ____________________________________________________________

Refer to Section 5 for specific maintenance intervals.
See Engine Manual for detailed procedures.
Before replacing any filter, thoroughly clean the filter
housing and the area around the filter. Dirt must not be
allowed to enter into fuel system.
Bleed the fuel system after the fuel filter and lines have
been removed, or the fuel tank has become empty.

4.10 BATTERY ________________________________________________________________

Make absolutely certain the ignition switch is "OFF" and
the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
!
CAUTION
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles, and protective clothing when working with
batteries. You must read and obey all battery
manufacturer's instructions
Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a
light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and
cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep vent caps and
terminal covers in place
Keep the cable ends, battery, and battery posts clean.
Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting
the battery cables.

4.11 JUMP STARTING __________________________________________________________

Before attempting to "jump start" the mower, check the
condition of the discharged battery. Section 4.10
!
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas. To reduce
the chance of an explosion, avoid creating sparks
near battery. Always connect the negative jumper
cable to the frame of the mower with the discharged
battery, away from the battery.
To change fuel filter:
1. Close fuel valve on tank, then remove and discard
the existing filter.
2. Apply a light coat of oil to the gasket and hand
tighten new filter.
3. Fill fuel tank. Open fuel valve on tank and bleed the
filter. See Engine Manual. Clean any spilled fuel
immediately.
1. When installing the battery, always assemble the
RED, positive (+) battery cable first and the ground,
BLACK, negative (-) cable last.
2. When removing the battery, always remove the
ground, BLACK, negative (-) cable first and the
RED, positive (+) cable last.
3. Make sure battery is properly installed and secured
to the battery tray.
!
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
handling .
When connecting jumper cables:
1. Stop the engine on vehicle with good battery.
2. Connect RED jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the good battery and to the positive (+)
terminal on the "discharged" battery.
3. Connect the BLACK jumper cable from the negative
(-) terminal on the good battery to the frame of
mower with discharged battery.
After cables have been connected, start the engine on
the vehicle with the good battery then start the mower.
MAINTENANCE
Wash your hands
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