4.BATTERY INSTALLATION

(a)Slide battery partially into box, with positive end to inside and terminals to rear, to allow for cable installations.

(b)Battery cables MUST BE SECURED TO BATTERY TERMINALS as shown in Figure 10, using the 1/4” screws, that are mounted on terminals, and lock nuts from the hardware bag.

(c)Install positive (+) cable first. Place the positive (+) terminal insulator over positive terminal and cable. Install negative (-) cable last after positive terminal insulator has been installed. See Figure 10.

(d)Slide battery into battery box and reinstall battery cover.

(e)Reinstall deck support swivel and hair pin.

H. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

The electrical connection at the engine is shipped disconnected to protect the electrical system when the battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST STEP in preparation.

1.Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine. See Figure 12.

WARNING

IF ENGINE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

ARE CONNECTED WITHOUT THE BATTERY

PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ENGINE IS

STARTED, THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE COULD

ARC CAUSING DAMAGE OR INJURY.

CABLES MUST BE MOUNTED TO TERMINALS AS SHOWN

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

RED POSITIVE (+) CABLE

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

INSULATOR

TO OUTSIDE OF

MOWER

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 10

G. DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

The discharge deflector is shipped in the “UP” position. Remove rubber band, lower discharge deflector and secure to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat washer(s) and wing nut(s) furnished in the deck. See Figure 11.

SECURE DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR TO DECK

WITH CARRIAGE BOLTS,

FLAT WASHERS, & WING

NUTS

FIGURE 11

 

I.ENGINE

Perform engine service, oil and fuel, according to engine manufacturer’s recommendations.

J.PRE-SALE CHECK

Completely fill out the attached Pre-Sale Checklist BEFORE starting the engine, testing the Rear Engine Rider or delivering to the customer.

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Snapper Rear Engine Riders manual Battery Installation, Electrical Circuit, Discharge Deflector, PRE-SALE Check

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