1. Rear deflector
2. Screw
2. Wipe away any debris in the battery compartment
area, and remove the adhesive-backed covering.
3. Remove the screw that secures the battery
compartment, pull out the battery, and locate the
fuse (Figure 24).
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1. Battery cover
2. Fuse holder
4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 24).
Note: Your mower comes with a spare fuse in the
battery compartment.
5. Install the battery compartment with the screw that
you removed in step 3.
6. Install the covering over the battery compartment.
7. Lower the rear deflector.
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Figure 23
3. Battery
4. Battery compartment
1
2
3
Figure 24
3. Fuse
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and
balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 25).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 25).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 26).
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Figure 25