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1. To disconnect the battery retainer (4), push in on
the lower end of the battery retainer (see F
Figure 6
).
2. Remove the battery (3) from the opening between
the engine and the seat support.
3. Remove the protective cap from the battery
terminals.
4. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery.
Charge at a rate of 6 amps for one hour. If you do
not have a battery charger, have an authorized
service center charge the battery.
5. Install the battery. Make sure the positive (+) termi-
nal is on the right side.
6. Connect the battery retainer.
Charge the Battery
WARNING
When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep
the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from
the battery acid can cause an explosion.
Install the Battery Cables
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the
positive (+) terminal before you connect the
negative (-) black cable.
1. Remove the protective caps from the battery
terminals (see F
Figure 6
).
2. Slide the terminal boot (5) onto the red cable (6).
3. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal
with the fasteners (7).
4. Connect the black cable (8) to the negative (-)
terminal with the fasteners (7).
5. Install the battery cover (2) with the two
screws (1).
Prepare the Engine
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type
of fuel and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and
storage.
WARNING
Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for
the type of fuel and oil to use. Always use a safety
fuel container. Do not smoke when adding fuel to
the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill
with fuel. Before you add fuel, stop the engine. Let
the engine cool for several minutes.
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much
air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the
wrong air pressure will keep the mower deck from cut-
ting level. The correct air pressure is: Front Tires 0,97
BAR (14 PSI), Rear Tires 0,69 BAR (10 PSI). The tires
were over inflated for shipment.
Check the Level of the Mower Deck
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow
a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the
mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions
to “Level the Mower Deck” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
Assemble the Fuel Cap
The fuel cap will be shipped in the Parts Bag and tape
will be placed over the fuel tank opening during ship-
ment. Before operation, remove tape from opening on
fuel tank and install fuel cap.