John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating the Engine
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Using Booster Battery
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A—Tractor Battery Positive (+) Post
B—Engine Ground
C—Booster Battery Negative (—) Post
D—Booster Battery Positive (+) Post
Battery gas is explosive:
DO NOT smoke while charging battery.
Keep all flames and sparks away.
DO NOT charge frozen battery.
DO NOT connect booster battery negative (—) cable to
starting vehicle negative (—) terminal.
1. Access battery. (See procedure in Service section.)
2. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery
positive (+) post (D).
3. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to
tractor battery positive (+) post (A).
4. Connect negative (—) booster cable to booster battery
negative (—) post (C).
5. Connect the other end of negative (—) booster cable to
engine ground (B), away from battery and starter.
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