MAINTENANCE
Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it
must be recharged.
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 the two
batteries.
The mower is equipped with a maintenance
free battery and does not need servicing.
However, periodic charging of the battery with an
automotive type battery charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• See chart for charging times.
STD
STATE
BATTERY
OF
CHARGE
50 Amps
12.6V
100%
12.4V
75%
12.2V
50%
12.0V
25%
11.8V
0%
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efficiency of charger
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do open or
remove caps or covers. Adding or checking the
level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries.
22
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80
Maximum Rate at:
30 Amps
20 Amps
- FULL CHARGE -
20 min.
35 min.
48 min.
45 min.
75 min.
95 min.
65 min.
115 min.
145 min.
85 min.
150 min.
195 min.
Battery Removal
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to lose power.
1. Lift and rotate the seat fully forward until
supported by the seat rod.
2. Remove the bolt and nut from the battery
bracket and remove the bracket from the
battery.
3. Using two wrenches, disconnect the BLACK
battery cable then the RED battery cable.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the mower.
Cleaning
5. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
6. Clean the terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
Replacing
7. Install the new battery with terminals in the
same position as the old battery.
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8. Connect RED battery cable first to positive (+)
battery terminal.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
10 Amps
(-) battery terminal.
10. Fasten the battery in place with bracket
removed in Step 2.
90 min.
180 min.
280 min.
370 min.