To clean the product
CAUTION:
washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go
into bearings and electrical connections and
cause corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
Clean the product immediately after use.
•
Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces
are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
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Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass and dirt on and around the
transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
•
Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
Do not use high-pressure.
•
Do not point the water at electrical components or
bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.
•
Use compressed air to clean the top side of the
mower deck.
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Use a water hose to clean below the cutting deck.
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When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for
a short period to remove remaining water.
To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings
and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the
engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the
engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before it is
cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are a
fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings with
water when the muffler is cold.
To clean the battery
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and the terminals can
cause the power of the battery to decrease.
1. Remove the battery. Refer to
the battery on page 23 .
2. Flush the battery with water and let dry.
CAUTION:
pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
Water can go into bearings and electrical
connections and cause corrosion which
causes damage to the product.
3. Clean the terminals and the cable ends of the battery
cables with a wire brush.
To do a check of the parking brake
1. Park the product on a slope with a hard surface.
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Do not use a high-pressure
To remove and install
Do not use a high-
Note:
Do not park the product on a grass slope
when you do a check of the parking brake.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. If the product starts to move with the parking brake
engaged, let an approved service agent adjust the
parking brake.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
To charge the battery
•
Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the
Battery charging times on page 32
engine. Refer to
for battery charging times.
•
Use a standard battery charger.
CAUTION:
charger or start booster. A boost charger
or a start booster will cause damage to
the electrical system of the product.
•
Always disconnect the battery charger before you
start the engine.
To do an emergency start of the engine
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, you can use
jumper cables to do an emergency start. This product
has a 12 V system with negative ground. The product
that is used for the emergency start must also have a 12
V system with negative ground.
To connect the jumper cables
WARNING:
of explosive gas that comes from the
battery. Do not connect the negative
terminal of the fully charged battery to or
near the negative terminal of the weak
battery.
CAUTION:
product to start other vehicles.
1. Connect one end of the red cable to the POSITIVE
battery terminal (+) on the weak battery (A). (Fig. 50)
2. Connect the other end of the red cable to the
POSITIVE battery terminal (+) on the fully charged
battery (B).
WARNING:
the ends of the red cable against the
chassis.
3. Connect one end of the black cable to the
NEGATIVE battery terminal (-) on the fully charged
battery (C).
Do not use a boost
Risk of explosion because
Do not use the battery of the
Do not short circuit
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