Remove The Battery; Charge The Battery - Simplicity Coronet Mode D'emploi

Maintenance

Remove the Battery

To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from
the unit as follows.
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the
positive (+) terminal before you connect the
negative (-) black cable.
WARNING
The battery contains sulphuric acid which is
harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the
acid gets on the body or clothing, wash
with water.
1. Remove the two screws (1) and battery cover (2)
(see Figure 6).
2. Disconnect the black cable (8) from the negative ( -
) terminal.
3. Disconnect the red cable (6) from the positive
( + ) terminal.
4. To disconnect the battery retainer (4), push in on
the lower end of the battery retainer.
5. Remove the battery (3) from the opening between
the engine and the seat support.

Charge the Battery

1. Before you charge the battery (3), remove the
battery (see Figure 6).
2. To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger.
Charge at a rate of 6 amps for 1 hour. If you do not
have a battery charger, have an authorized dealer
charge the battery.
3. Install 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.
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4. Connect the red cable (6) to the positive (+)
terminal using the fasteners (7).
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the
positive (+) terminal before you connect the
negative (-) black cable.
5. Connect the black cable (8) to the negative (-)
terminal with the fasteners (7).
6. Connect the battery retainer (4).
7. Install the battery cover (2) using two screws (1).
Adjust the Gauge Wheels
IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you
must do the following. Make sure the mower deck is
level. Make sure the height of cut is set at the height
you want for your lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat
level area and look at the area that was cut. If the
mower deck does not cut level, see an
authorized dealer.
1. Remove the nut (1), bolt (2), sleeve (3), and gauge
wheel (4) from the mower deck bracket.
2. Place lift lever in the desired height of cut setting
(see Figure 15).
3. Mow a short distance on a flat area to check the
level of cut.
4. Assemble gauge wheels in the hole on the gauge
wheel bracket that positions the gauge wheel
closest to the ground without touching the ground
(see Figure 20 and Table below).
Front Wheel (A, Fig. 20)
Bracket Hole Lift Lever
Number Position
1 1,2,3
2 4,5,6
5. Secure the gauge wheel (4), sleeve (3), and bolt (2)
on bracket with nut (1).
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Rear Wheel (B, Fig. 20)
Bracket Hole Lift Lever
Number Position
1 1
2 2
3 4,5,6