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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing Battery (If Equipped) WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or damage batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic materials. 1. Removing the battery (Figure 42): a. Open the charging port cover (a) and remove the battery box cover (b). b. Disconnect the positive and negative leads from the battery (c). c. Lifting up, remove the battery from the battery box. a b c Figure 42 2. Installing the battery (Figure 43): a. Insert the battery (c) into the battery box. b. Connect the positive lead (red) to the positive (+) terminal (d). c. Connect the negative lead (black) to the negative (-) terminal (e). c d e (+) (-) Figure 43 3. Install the battery box cover and close the charging port cover. Charging Battery (If Equipped) WARNING The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, damage or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. Charge the battery at initial setup, at end of the season, after extended periods of non-use, and as needed. The battery may need to be charged more often if stopping and starting the mower frequently during each cut throughout the season, such as when bagging. NOTE: The specially designed plug on the charger lead will only fit into the charging port on the battery box. NOTE: The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended storage of a discharged battery will reduce life and capacity of the battery. For optimal battery life, charge the battery once per month while in storage. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery from the battery box for any reason other than replacement. 1. Open the charging port cover (a) and plug the charger lead (b) into the charging port (c) (Figure 44). 2. Plug the battery charger (d) into a standard 120V household outlet. c a b b Figure 44 3. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into charging port first, and then plug battery charger into 120V standard household outlet. Follow this order of steps every time you charge the battery. 4. After charging, disconnect the charger from outlet first, then disconnect the charger lead from the charging port. 5. Close the charging port cover. 22

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing Battery ±If Equipped²
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do
not short circuit or damage batteries in any way. Do not
put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic
materials.
1.
Removing the battery (Figure 42):
a.
Open the charging port cover (a) and remove the battery
box cover (b).
b.
Disconnect the positive and negative leads from the
battery (c).
c.
Lifting up, remove the battery from the battery box.
a
b
c
Figure 42
2.
Installing the battery (Figure 43):
a.
Insert the battery (c) into the battery box.
b.
Connect the positive lead (red) to the positive (+)
terminal (d).
c.
Connect the negative lead (black) to the negative (-)
terminal (e).
e
d
(+)
(-)
c
Figure 43
3.
Install the battery box cover and close the charging port
cover.
Charging Battery ±If Equipped²
WARNING
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material;
handle with care and keep away from children. Do
not puncture, disassemble, damage or incinerate the
battery. Explosive gases could be vented during charging
or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from
sources of ignition.
Charge the battery at initial setup, at end of the season, after
extended periods of non-use, and as needed.
The battery may need to be charged more often if stopping and
starting the mower frequently during each cut throughout the
season, such as when bagging.
NOTE:
The specially designed plug on the charger lead will only
fit into the charging port on the battery box.
NOTE:
The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended
storage of a discharged battery will reduce life and capacity of
the battery. For optimal battery life, charge the battery once per
month while in storage.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the battery from the battery box for
any reason other than replacement.
1.
Open the charging port cover (a) and plug the charger lead (b)
into the charging port (c) (Figure 44).
2.
Plug the battery charger (d) into a standard 120V household
outlet.
a
b
b
c
Figure 44
3.
Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not
charge longer than 12 hours.
IMPORTANT:
Always plug charger lead into charging port
first, and then plug battery charger into 120V standard
household outlet. Follow this order of steps every time you
charge the battery.
4.
After charging, disconnect the charger from outlet first, then
disconnect the charger lead from the charging port.
5.
Close the charging port cover.