Spark Plug Boot

On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Spark plug

Boot

TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:

•Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female).

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED

BATTERY:

•Disconnect engine connector (male) from battery connector (female).

•Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female).

ALL UNITS:

•Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.

•Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the ﬁrst time.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:

•After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male).

Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use.

IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge your battery.

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED

BATTERY:

•After charging, connect engine connector (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required. IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery.

ALL UNITS:

At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector from the battery con- nector to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.

HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH

Engine	Harness
connector	connector
(male)	(female)

		Battery
		charger
		Charger
		connector (male)
DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY
Battery charger		Battery
		box
	Charger
Harness	connector
connector	(male)

(female)

Engine connector (male)