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Figure 5-
Replacing Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a
40 ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter
will not operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric
starter, perform the following steps to check the fuse
inside the battery housing:
1. Open the battery cover as described in
Replacing
Battery
. Refer to Figure 20.
2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in
Figure 23. If it is burned out, replace with standard
automotive 40 ampere fuse.
3. Carefully place wiring back into housing, close
battery cover, and fold upper handle back into place.
NOTE: The engine can be started manually if the
fuse burns out.
General Recommendations
1
. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
5. Periodically check all fa
steners and make sure these
are tight.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
• We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of
your lawn mower before storage.
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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
NOTE: The engine can
be started manually if
the fuse burns out.
