OPERATION
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when around batteries.
Weak Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine,
it must be recharged. (See Battery in the
Maintenance section.)
If jumper cables are used for emergency starting:
Jumper Cable Use
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is
equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded
system. The other vehicle must also be a
12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use
your mower to start other vehicles.
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Battery Voltage Light
A battery voltage light can indicate that voltage is
below the normal operating power.
If the battery is low when a start attempt is made,
the battery indicator button will light up. This is
an indication the battery should be charged. It
will not prevent additional start attempts as long
as remaining charge is capable of cranking the
engine. The button can also indicate a charge
system failure if it lights up during operation.
Checking Battery Charge System
When unit is in ready mode (blinking green),
press and hold the battery button for three
seconds. The S/S button indicator will show red
(battery charge level is low), multi-colored (battery
charge is marginal) or green (battery level is
good) until the battery button is pressed again or
is allowed to reset after ten seconds.