Briggs & Stratton LT-200 manual Uncrating, Battery Charging Installation, Charge Battery

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LT-200 Series

Uncrating

Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink- wrap plastic.

2.Cut banding from front and rear tractor axles. Cut banding from mower rollers. Remove mower from bottom skid.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers.

3.Hold brake pedal down (B, Figure 1) and push down on parking brake knob (C) to release parking brake.

4.Place hydro release lever in the PUSH position by pulling the release lever handle (D) back until it locks in the released position.

5.Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on bottom skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the tractor forward off the skid.

Battery Charging &

Installation

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from battery, especially while charging.

When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Charge Battery

1.Open the tractor hood to access the battery (E, Figure 2).

2.Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).

3.Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery and secure.

4.Remove the battery (E).

2.To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules section of this document. Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

B

A

 

 

C

 

D

Figure 1. Engaging the Parking Brake

A.Ground Speed Pedals

B.Brake Pedal

C.Parking Brake Knob

D.Hydro Release Lever

A

D

B

C

E

Figure 2. Battery Maintenance

A.Negative Cables

B.Positive Cables & Cover

C.Hold-Down Rod

D.Wingnut & Washer

E.Battery

Install Battery

1.Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment, and secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and wingnut & washer (D).

2.Reattach the battery cables, positive cables first (B) then the negative cables (A).

3.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

TP 300-4517-00-RG-N

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Contents Setup Adjustment Instructions Safety Rules Quick Setup List Battery Charging Installation Charge BatteryInstall Battery Battery Safety RulesCheck Transmission Oil Level Check Fluid LevelsFill & Check Engine Oil Perform Safety Checks Safety Interlock System TestsTorque Mower Blades Reduce & Check Tire PressuresBurnishing the Electric PTO Clutch SizeLubrication OilHourmeter Mower Lubrication PointsInstalling the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationRemoving the Mower Deck Leveling The Mower Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side Lift Rod LocknutSeat Slide Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGauge Wheels Electric PTO Clutch Adjustment Feeler Gauge PositionMower Belt Replacement Belts Over Pulleys