Craftsman 247.204460 Manual Del Operador página 22

Charging the Battery
1. Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the riding mower has been
stored for a period of time.
2. A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the
battery terminals. See Figure 23.
Voltmeter
Reading
12 . 7
12 .4
12 .2
12 .0
3. Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.
Servicing Electrical System
A fuse is installed to protect the riding mower's electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement.
If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule
electrical system service from Sears Parts & Repair.
Relays and Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a function of the safety
interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, call 1-800-659-5917
to have the electrical system checked by Sears Parts & Repair.
Using the Deck Wash System
When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from any
position other than the operator's seat of the riding mower. Do not use an
assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders.
1. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water
supply.
2. Move the riding mower to an area within reach of the hose where the
dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
State of Charging
Charge Time
100% Full Charge
75% 90 Min .
50% 180 Min .
25% 280 Min .
Figure 23
WARNING
3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the
deck wash nozzle at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar
to lock the adapter on the nozzle. Refer to Figure 24.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. From the riding mower operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO.
Allow to run as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.
6. Turn off the water supply.
7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from
the nozzle.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any accumulation of grass clippings
from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall,
dry grass.
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Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 24