Lubrication; Mower Housing Maintenance - BEAL NPMS17.5/117H Notice D'emploi

How to Charge the Battery
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an
explosion.
1. Before you charge the battery (F), remove the
battery (F).
2. To charge the battery (F), use a 12 volt battery charger.
Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3. Install the battery (F).
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable
to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the
black cable.
4. Fasten the red cable (E) and terminal cover (H) (if
equipped) to the positive (+) terminal (D) with the
carriage bolt (A) and wing nut (B) as shown.
5. Fasten the black cable (C) to the negative (-) terminal
with the fasteners as shown (Figure 24).

Lubrication

Where to Lubricate
Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with
grease gun.
Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.
Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil.
NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly.
CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have
sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit.
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How to Check the Fuel Filter
NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter (C) or the fuel line
(A), the fuel tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter (C) is dirty, the engine will run rough and
have less performance. Remove the old filter by releasing the
clips (B) on each side of the filter (Figure 26). Replace the
old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment part.
See an authorized service dealer in your area.
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air
pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong
air pressure will keep the mower housing from cutting level.
The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tire.

Mower Housing Maintenance

How to Remove the Mower Housing
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE
position.
2. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels.
3. Move the lift lever (A) to the level adjustment position
(Figure 27).
WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make
sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT position.
4. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the
adjuster arms (I) (Figure 28). See illustrations "C"
and "D".
5. Remove the hair pins and washers from the
suspension links (H). See illustrations "A" and "B".
6. Disconnect the extension spring (P) from the blade
control rod (R). See illustration "E".
7. Disconnect the front hanger (O) from the axle support.
See illustration "F".
8. Remove the mower drive belt (N) from the stack
pulley (W).
9. Pull the mower housing away from the right side of the
unit.
10. To operate without the mower housing, move the lift
lever (J) to the TOP position.
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