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Section2: Assembly
ASSEMBLINGTHE ELECTRICSTARTSYSTEM
ThefoiiowJngsteps expiaiu howto Jnstaliandcharge the batteryon electrJcstart tJiiers. Foryour safety',foliow ali steps and observe
all accompanying safety messages=Section5 contains other generalbattep/maintenance and recharginginstructions=
Battery producesexplosive gases.
++Keep away sparks, flames, and
cigarettes.
++Ventilate area when chargingor using
battery in an enclosed space.
®Make sure battery vent tube is always
openafter battery isfilled with acid.
Remove metal jewemrybefore working
near the battery or near the electrical
system. Failure to comply may cause a
short circuit, resulting in emectfical
burns, a shock, or battery gas
explosion.
NOTE:If the battery is put into
serviceafter the dateshown on the
top ofthe battery,charge for a
minimum of one hour at 6=10
amps. Referto the Maintenence
section of this manualfor more
detailedinstructions regarding
proper batterycharging procedure
STEP 1: Connect the Wire
Harness Beeeptacie
t. Before instaiiing the batteryand its
hold-down clamp, insert the plastic wire
harness receptacle(A,Figure2-18)into
the prongs of the keyswitch (M) located
on the hoW-downctamp.
2. Removethe ignition keysfrom the
keyswitch and store them safelyaway.
Donot insert the keyinto the keyswitch
untiiyou compietethis section and read
Section 3, Contro/s.
STEP 2: install the
Battery Cables
NOTE:The cableterminals should be
toward the rear(keyswitch side) of the
battery posts.
1. Usea 5/8" long screw (K, Figure2=18)
and 1/4=20hex nut (L) to connectthe
positive (+)battery cabte(B) to the
positive (marked +) battery post (C).
Makesurethat this is the cabieon the left
side, with oneend attachedto the
solenoid (D).
2. Slidethe black rubber boot (E)corn=
pietely overthe batterypost and cable
connector.
3. Usea 5/8" iong screwand 1/4=20hex
nut to connectthe negative (-) battep/
cable (F)to the negative (marked-)
batte_' post (G) and securewith screw
(H)and nut (I)=
4. Slidethe black rubber boot (J) corn=
pietetyoverthe batterypost and cable
connector.
To Avoid Personal tnjury or Property
Damage:
+Do not touch positive battery terminal
and any surrounding metal objects
with tools, jewelry or other metai
items. Failure to comply could cause
a short circuit leading to electrical
burns or explosion of battery gases.
++Never bring a gas can near the positive
(+) battery terminal. A short circuit
could occur leading to an explosion of
the gasoline or the battery gases.
Always fill the engine fuel tank from
the front or side of the engine.
Assembly is complete for electric start
tiliers. SeeSection 3, Controlsfor
information on tiller controls.
Never jump start the battery with a
vehiclebattery or chargingsystem. This
may produce a battery explosion,
causing acid orelectrical burns.
Figure 2o18: Battery cable assembly.
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