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Replacing the Battery
This saw uses a Group 75, 12-Volt, 1000 cold cranking amp battery. To replace
the battery:
1. Remove Engine Guard and Upper Belt Guard.
2. Loosen the Rotary Tensioner and remove the Transaxle Belt.
3. Loosen the two Engine Mount Lock Bolts and the Single Point Belt
Tension Bolt.
Fig. 39 — Engine Mount Lock Bolts Single Point Belt Tension Bolt – from Belt Tension
4. Tilt the saw down and roll the engine as far forward as possible, to create
the maximum access opening. See figure 40.
5. Disconnect the battery cables, Positive first, to avoid arcing.
6. Remove the forward battery tie-down clip.
7. Carefully roll the battery up and maneuver it out through the space
between the Control Console and the Engine.
8. To replace the battery, repeat steps 1-5 in reverse order
Fig. 40 — Engine Rotated Forward to Remove the Battery
Engine Mount
Lock Bolt
Access Panel
Single Point Belt
Tension Bolt
Jam Nut