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Figure 47
Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
• Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery before repairing the machine.
• Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and ames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery . W ear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Removing the Battery
W ARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury .
• When removing or installing the battery ,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P ARK
position.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery .
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post ( Figure 48 ).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
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