Craftsman 107.277700 - Manual (Page 21)

CLEANING THE BATTERY AND
CABLES
^WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
When removing or instaliing 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.
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when
handling batteries.
Service Interval: 200 Hours
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 21).
2. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery, and
remove the battery.
3. Clean the battery and battery compartment with a
solution of baking soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery and secure with the rubber strap.
6. Reattach the battery cables: first attach the positive
cable (see A, Figure 21), then attach the negative
cable (B).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro­
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
B. Negative (-) Battery Cable
A
CHECK RIDER SAFETY
SYSTEM
Service interval: 200 Hours & Every Spring/Fall
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.
These safety systems are present for your safety. Do
not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamp­
er with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is ON, OR
• Parking brake is in DRIVE position, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in their PARK
positions.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
• PTO switch is OFF, AND
• Parking brake is in PARK position, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in their
PARK positions.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
• Operator rises off seat with the PTO ON, OR
• Operator rises off seat with the parking brake in
DRIVE position, OR
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers
out of their PARK positions before setting the park­
ing brake to DRIVE.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within five seconds after the PTO
switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not stop
within five seconds, contact a Sears Parts & Repair
Center.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch
must be turned OFF, parking brake must be set to
PARK, and the ground speed control levers must be
locked in their PARK positions in order to start the
engine.
A WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Under no circumstance should you attempt to
defeat the purpose of the safety interlock
system.
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