Craftsman 247.887760 - Manual (Page 21)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
3. Open battery cover, remove positive and negative leads from
battery, remove and replace with new battery. Connect the
positive lead to the positive side of the battery pack, then connect
the negative side.
NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the one shown in
Figure 19. Refer to the Parts List.
IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in handle panel, battery
pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the left side
and the negative terminal to the right side of panel (Positive terminal
is closest to the key switch). See Figure 20. Replacing battery pack
incorrectly will cause serious damage.
4. Reattach battery cover to battery housing by securing with the
two screws removed earlier, making sure to snap the wire conduit
on the left into place on the housing.
5. Fold handles back up and tighten star knobs.
A warning
Do not remove the battery pack from the electric starter housing for
any reason other than replacement.
Charging Battery
A warning
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with
care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble,
mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be vented
during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away
from sources of ignition.
NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into the
plug on the battery box.
1. Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside of the
battery housing. See Figure 21.
2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household
outlet. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Failure
to do so may result in diminished battery life. Do not charge
longer than 12 hours. The battery should only need to be
charged upon initial setup and after any other extended periods of
non-use.
3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet first, then
disconnect charger lead from battery.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack lead first,
and then insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household
outlet. Follow this order of action every time you charge the battery.
A warning
Use only the battery charger supplied with this mower.
Figure 22
Replacing Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 ampere
fuse. If the fuse bums out, the electric starter will not operate. If the
unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform the following steps to
check the fuse inside the battery housing:
1. Open the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery. See
Figure 19.
2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in Figure 22. If it
is burned out, replace with standard automotive 40 ampere fuse.
3. Carefully place wiring back into housing, close battery cover, and
fold upper handle back into place.
NOTE: The engine can be started manually it the fuse burns out.
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