Craftsman 247.25001 Manual Del Operador página 27

Charging the Battery
1. Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the riding
mower has been stored for a period of time.
2. A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher
across the battery terminals. See Figure 30.
Voltmeter
Reading
12.7
12.4
12.2
12.0
3. Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM
rate of 10 amps.
SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A fuse is installed to protect the riding mower's electrical system from
damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capac-
ity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function,
check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, call 1-800-659-5917
to schedule electrical system service from Sears Parts & Repair.
RELAYS AND SWITCHES
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a function
of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning
properly, call 1-800-659-5917 to have the electrical system checked by
Sears Parts & Repair.
USING THE DECK WASH SYSTEM
WARNING
When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from any
position other than the operator's seat of the riding mower. Do not
use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders.
1. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected
to a water supply.
2. Move the riding mower to an area within reach of the hose where
the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the
engine.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
State of Charging
Charge Time
100% Full Charge
75% 90 Min.
50% 180 Min.
25% 280 Min.
Figure 30
3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the
adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end of the mower
deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle.
Refer to Figure 31.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. From the riding mower operator's seat, start the engine and
engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the PTO
and stop the engine.
6. Turn off the water supply.
7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the
adapter from the nozzle.
CLEANING THE SPINDLE PULLEYS
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any accumulation of
grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more
often when mowing tall, dry grass.
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Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 31