Removing and Installing Battery

1. Aeration head must be lowered to lowest point to allow access to battery area.

2. NOTE: Put transport stops in aeration position. Aeration head must be lowered to lowest point to allow access to battery area.

   Lower aeration head:

   1. Turn key to ON position.

   2. Put MANUAL/AUTOMATIC switch in MANUAL position.

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      Hold bail (A) to handlebar (B).

   4. Pull clutch lever (C) toward the operator to engage drive clutch.

   5. Push and hold the aerator engagement switch (D) in the direction of the aeration head to lower aeration head.

   6. Turn key to STOP position. Release bail.

3. Remove aeration head cover.

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   Remove cover on left side of machine:

   1. Remove two screws (E) and one nut and washer (F).

   2. Remove screw (G) and nut holding cable guide to cover.

   3. Raise edge of cover on right side and remove left cover.

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5. 
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   Remove rubber hold-down strap (H) to remove battery.

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6. Remove negative (-) (black) cable (I) from battery first.

7. Remove positive (+) (red) cable (J).

8. If battery is very dirty, remove battery.

9. Clean battery, battery terminals, cable ends, hold-down, and battery tray with a solution of one part baking soda to four parts water. Keep solution out of battery cells.

10. Install battery.

11. Install positive (+) (red) cable to battery (+) terminal first.

12. Install negative (-) (black) cable to battery negative (-) terminal.

13. Apply spray lubricant on battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.

14. Slip rubber cover over positive terminal.

15. Install rubber hold-down strap.

16. Install covers and hardware.