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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.
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.
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.
FIGURE 12
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.
CABLES MUST BE
MOUNTED TO
TERMINALS AS
RED POSITIVE (+) CABLE
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
INSULATOR
BLACK
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
TO OUTSIDE OF
MOWER
SECURE DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR TO DECK
WITH CARRIAGE BOLTS,
FLAT WASHERS, & WING
NUTS
FIGURE 11
