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Figure 68
Servicing the Fuel T ank
Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
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
Service Interval : Monthly
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.
W ARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from battery
could damage the machine and cables,
causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury .
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PT O), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the battery as shown in Figure 69 .
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