Charge The Battery; Battery Maintenance - Simplicity Broadmoor 2691670 Manuel D'utilisation

RIDER AND MOWER
Remove unwanted material from the rider, mower deck, and engine
compartment
*
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Check the tire pressure
Check the mower blade stopping time
Check for loose hardware on the rider and mower
*
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Clean the battery and cables
Check the rider brakes
See a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer Annually
Lubricate the rider and mower.
Mower blades check**
*Whichever comes first.
**Check the mower blades more often in regions with sandy soils or
high dust conditions.
First 5 Hours
Change the engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check the engine oil level
*
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Clean the air filter and pre-cleaner**
*
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Change the engine oil
Replace the oil filter
Annually
Replace the air filter
Replace the pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect the muffler and spark arrester
Replace the spark plugs
Replace the fuel filter
Clean the air cooling system
*Whichever comes first.
**Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne material is
present.
Electronic Fuel Management System
The Electronic Fuel Management System monitors engine
temperature, engine speed, and battery voltage to adjust
the choke during engine starting and warm up. There are no
adjustments on the system. If starting or operation problems
occur, contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer.
NOTICE Make sure to follow the steps below or the
Electronic Fuel Management System could be damaged.
• Never start the engine if the battery cables are loose.
• Turn the key to the OFF position or remove the starter
switch before disconnecting, removing and / or installing
the battery.
• Never use a battery charger to start the engine.
• Never disconnect the battery cables while the engine is
running.
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ENGINE
• When connecting the battery cables, first connect the
positive (+) cable and then connect the negative (-) cable
to the battery.
• When charging the battery, turn the ignition switch to the
off position and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
from the battery.
• Do not spray water directly on the Electronic Control
Unit.

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 can 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.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING
When you disconnect the battery cables, first disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable and then disconnect the
positive (+) battery cable. When you connect the battery
cables, first connect the positive (+) battery cable and then
connect the negative (-) battery cable. If not done in this
order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
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1. DO NOT remove or connect a battery cable while the
engine is ON. Turn OFF the unit and remove the starter
insert.