Charge The Battery - Briggs & Stratton 2691184-00 Manual Del Operador

Clean the Battery and Cables
WARNING
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.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (-) cable
first.
2. Remove the battery hold-down strap and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking
soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush
and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and secure
with the battery hold-down strap.
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive (+) cable first (A, B,
Figure 7).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.

Charge the Battery

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 dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the
result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical
component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem,
see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the
steps under Clean the Battery and Cables .
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until
fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
WARNING
If the mower blade does not come to a complete stop within
5 seconds, the clutch must be adjusted. Do not operate the
machine until the proper adjustment has been performed by
an authorized dealer.
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within five seconds after electric Power Take-Off (PTO)
switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not stop within
five seconds, see an authorized dealer for repairs.
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Change the Engine Oil and Filter
1. Run engine until warm.
2. Place the tractor on a level surface.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key.
4. Clean the oil fill and filter areas of any debris.
5. Remove the dipstick and lay on a clean cloth.
6. Disconnect the oil drain hose (see Figure 8).
7. Carefully remove cap and lower hose into an approved
container (C).
8. After the oil has drained, install cap tightly, then attach the
hose to the side of the engine.
9. Remove the oil filter (A, Figure 9) and dispose of properly
10. Lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
11. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil
filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
12. Add oil (see Check and Add Engine Oil ).
Air Filter Assembly
WARNING
Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly or
air filter removed as it is a fire hazard.
NOTICE
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter.
Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve
the filter.
1. Loosen the fasteners (A, Figure 10) and remove the cover
(B).
2. Open the latch (C) and remove the air filter assembly (D).
3. Remove the pre-cleaner (E, if equipped) from the air filter.
4. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a hard surface.
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new air
filter.
5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
6. Assembly the dry pre-cleaner to the air filter.
7. Install the air filter assembly and close the latch.
8. Install the cover and secure the fasteners.