3.Use a 5⁄8” long screw and 1⁄4-20 hex nut to connect the positive (+) battery cable to the positive (+) battery post. Make sure that this is the cable on the left side, with one end attached to the solenoid. See Fig 3-14.

warning! To Avoid Personal Injury or Property Damage: Do not touch the positive battery terminal and any surrounding metal objects with tools, jewelry or other metal items. Failure to comply could cause a short circuit leading to electrical burns or an explosion of battery gases. Never bring a gas can near the positive (+) battery terminal. A short circuit could occur leading to an explosion of the gasoline or the battery gases. Always fill the engine fuel tank from the front or side of the engine.

4.Slide the black rubber boot completely over the battery post and cable connector. See Fig. 3-14.

5.Use a 5⁄8” long screw and 1⁄4-20 hex nut to connect the negative (-) battery cable to the negative (-) battery post and secure with screw and nut. See Fig. 3-14.

6.Slide the black rubber boot completely over the battery post and cable connector. See Fig. 3-14.

Set-Up

Tires

For shipping purposes, the tires may be overinflated. Check the air pressure in each tire and adjust them to between 10 and 20 pounds per square inch. You must inflate each tire to equal air pressures to prevent the tiller from pulling to one side.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasolina and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual packed seperately with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully.

warning! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. neve fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other sources of ignition.

Transmission Gear Oil

The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, be sure to check the oil level at this time to make certain it

is correct. See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on checking and adding transmission gear oil.

Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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