Check Mower Blade Stopping Time; Battery Service - Briggs & Stratton Zero Turn Rider Manuel D'utilisation

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within 5 seconds after electric PTO switch
is turned off.
1. With parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and
an operator in the seat, start the engine.
2. Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt
through the opening between the frame and top of
mower deck. Engage the PTO and wait several sec-
onds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of
time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If the mower drive belt does not stop within 5 sec-
onds, see an authorized dealer.
Battery Service - 190CCA
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (A, Figure 28).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover (C) over the
positive battery terminal.
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a problem in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety section of this book.
1. Remove the battery from the rider and place on a
level, non-concrete surface in a well-ventilated area.
2. Connect a 12-volt constant-voltage battery char-
ger to the battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and
BLACK to negative (-) terminal.
3. Charge the battery for 2 to 4 hours.
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WARNING
The battery on this unit requires the use of a constant
voltage (CV) battery charger designed for valve
regulated (sealed) non-spillable batteries. Attempting
to use a standard battery charger may result in
damage to the battery. DO NOT use "BOOST"
chargers on the battery. DO NOT attempt to charge
battery while installed on the unit.
C
B
Figure 28. 190CCA Battery
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Keep flames
and sparks away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery;
the gasses coming from it are highly explosive.
Ventilate the battery well during charging.
A