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I have a 2+ year old Z445 with a 54" HC deck with only 104 hours on it because the year I bought it turned out to be the drought of record in Texas and I only mowed three times. This year the starter and solenoid had to be replaced (1st trip to the dealer for service). I took the deck off...

...okay, NBD. However, I can't figure out how to get the thing out of the mower so I can check/charge/change it. Looks to me like you need to remove the seat, or the whole top platform under the seat. The owner's manual just says remove holddown and lift out battery. Must be based on the...