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Charge the Battery
WARNING
When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1.To disconnect the battery retainer (4), push in on the lower end of the battery retainer (see Figure 6).
2.Remove the battery (3) from the opening between the engine and the seat support.
3.Remove the protective cap from the battery terminals.
4.Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at a rate of 6 amps for one hour. If you do not have a battery charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
5.Install the battery. Make sure the positive (+) termi- nal is on the right side.
6.Connect the battery retainer.
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower deck from cut- ting level. The correct air pressure is: Front Tires 0,97 BAR (14 PSI), Rear Tires 0,69 BAR (10 PSI). The tires were over inflated for shipment.
Check the Level of the Mower Deck
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions to “Level the Mower Deck” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Prepare the Engine
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
Install the Battery Cables
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the negative
1.Remove the protective caps from the battery terminals (see Figure 6).
2.Slide the terminal boot (5) onto the red cable (6).
3.Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners (7).
4.Connect the black cable (8) to the negative
5.Install the battery cover (2) with the two screws (1).
WARNING
Follow the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Always use a safety fuel container. Do not smoke when adding fuel to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with fuel. Before you add fuel, stop the engine. Let the engine cool for several minutes.
Assemble the Fuel Cap
The fuel cap will be shipped in the Parts Bag and tape will be placed over the fuel tank opening during ship- ment. Before operation, remove tape from opening on fuel tank and install fuel cap.
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