Electric mower curb find, Black and Decker CMM1000, 24V motor and lead acid batteries work, Has charger, Fried electronics bypassed

I found a Black and Decker CMM1000 24V cordless electric mower discarded at the curb recently. The motor works and the 2 12V lead acid batteries are holding a charge.

It even has a charger.

The circuit board electronics are apparently fried so I will bypass them with a simple on off switch.

I had expected to salvage a few parts and not find so easy a solution to having a running mower.

When the lead acid batteries run down I can replace them with lead acid or from the numerous choices in battery technology available today.

Waste not want not.

Black and Decker CMM1000 manual:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/455332/Black-And-Decker-Cmm1000.html