MTD 12211, 12212 owner manual Connect Wiring Harness, Keyswitch

Section 2: Assembly

4.Check the tightness of the upper mounting screw that secures the negative cable and starter solenoid to the battery post. See Figure 2-20. Scrape away any paint between the cable and the screw as the paint can prevent a good electrical ground.

5.Install one end of the clear plastic vent tube over the vent fitting (U, Figure 2-21) on the battery. Insert the other end down into the vent tube shield (V).

WARNING

Improper venting can cause a battery to explode, resulting in severe personal injury or property damage.

Be sure that the vent tube does not become kinked, folded or pinched along its entire length.

STEP 4: Connect Wiring Harness

Attach the wiring harness receptacle to the prongs on the back of the ignition switch (see Figure 2-22).

IMPORTANT: This completes the assem- bly steps for the electric start tiller. Be sure to read the rest of this Manual, and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, before you operate your tiller.

Figure 2-20: Check tightness of upper mounting screw.

U

V

Figure 2-21: Install vent tube.

Keyswitch

Wiring Harness

Figure 2-22: Attach wiring harness to keyswitch.

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