Lawn Mower User Manual

OPERATION
32
Weak Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should
be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance
section.)
Jumper Cables 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
4. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
5. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
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Jumper cable connection
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative
grounded system. The other vehicle must also
be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not
use the mower to start other vehicles.
WARNING!
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.