Craftsman 247.377440 Manual Del Operador página 16

To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for correct
torque.
Belt Care
NOTE: Several components must be removed in order to change the mower's
self-propulsion drive belt. See an authorized Sears Service Center to have your belt
replaced.
Charging Electric Starter Battery
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. Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into the port on the side
of the battery housing. See Figure 19.
2. 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. The battery should only need to be charged upon initial setup, at
the end of the season, after any other extended periods of non-use, and as
needed.
NOTE: If you frequently stop and restart the mower during each cut
throughout the season (for instance when bagging), more frequent charging
may be necessary.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first, then disconnect
charger lead from battery and reattach cover seal.
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.
Replacing Electric Starter Battery
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit
or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may
burst or release toxic materials.
1. Unhinge cover seal and lift off battery cover.
2. Remove positive and negative leads from battery, and pull up on battery to
remove. See Figure 20.
3. Replace with new battery. Connect the positive lead (red) to the positive side
of the battery pack, then connect the negative lead (black) to the negative
side. See Figure 21.
4. Reattach battery cover and cover seal.
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Figure 19
Figure 20
(+) Positive
Terminal
(-) Negative
Terminal
Figure 21