INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1.Remove the battery as follows
(a)remove the terminal cables from the battery.
(b)undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar.
2.The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should be done by adding 33% strength battery acid to each cell until the plates are covered. Electrolyte must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
CAUTION
Do not overfill battery, acid will overflow into other parts of the machine and severe corrosion and deterioration will result.
3.Leave the filler caps off and connect the battery charger to the battery terminals. Charge the battery at 4 Amps/Hour for a minimum of 6 hours.
4.After charging, check that the Electrolyte is still covering the plates, if not, add to the correct level. Install the filler caps.
5.Replace the battery and secure.
6.Install the positive (red) cable to the positive (+) terminal and the negative (black) cable to the negative
BEFORE OPERATING
FILL CRANK CASE WITH OIL
The rider mower may be delivered without oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine.
1.Place the machine on level surface. Ensure that the oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around the dipstick.
2.Unscrew and remove the dipstick from the oil filler tube.
3.Insert a funnel into the filler tube and slowly add oil in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s direction.
4.Ensure oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick when screwed completely in. When finished, replace the dipstick and
CAUTION
Avoid premature engine failure by ensuring the funnel is clean so contaminants are not introduced into the crankcase. Wipe any oil spills so it will not cause dirt to collect on the engine.
FILL FUEL TANK
Refer Safety Instructions.
CAUTION
Use only unleaded petrol.
Do not mix oil with petrol
–engine damage may result.
1.Clean around the fuel tank cap so foreign matter cannot enter the tank when the cap is removed.
2.Using a funnel, fill the tank with unleaded petrol. Replace the cap.
3.Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
Check and maintain tyre pressure at 140 KPA (20PSI) front and 96 KPA (14PSI) rear maximum.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Tip the seat forward, loosen the seat securing screws. Relocate the seat for operator comfort. Tighten the seat securing screws and lower the seat. Fig 5.
Fig. 5
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