Section 2: Assembly
10
NOTE: If the battery is put into
service after the date shown on the
top of the battery, charge for a
minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. Refer to the Maintenence
section of this manual for more
detailed instructions regarding
proper battery charging procedure
STEP 1: Connect the Wire
Harness Receptacle
1.
Before installing the battery and its
hold-down clamp, insert the plastic wire
harness receptacle (A, Figure 2-18) into
the prongs of the keyswitch (M) located
on the hold-down clamp.
2.
Remove the ignition keys from the
keyswitch and store them safely away.
Do not insert the key into the keyswitch
until you complete this section and read
Section 3,
Controls
.
STEP 2: Install the
Battery Cables
NOTE: The cable terminals should be
toward the rear (keyswitch side) of the
battery posts.
1.
Use a 5/8" long screw (K, Figure 2-18)
and 1/4-20 hex nut (L) to connect the
positive (+) battery cable (B) to the
positive () battery post (C).
Make sure that this is the cable on the left
side, with one end attached to the
solenoid (D).
2.
Slide the black rubber boot (E) com-
pletely over the battery post and cable
connector.
3.
Use a 5/8" long screw and 1/4-20 hex
nut to connect the negative (-) battery
cable (F) to the negative (marked -)
battery post (G) and secure with screw
(H) and nut (I).
4.
Slide the black rubber boot (J) com-
pletely over the battery post and cable
connector.
Assembly is complete for electric start
tillers. See Section 3,
Controls
for
information on tiller controls.
ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
The following steps explain how to install and charge the battery on electric start tillers. For your safety, follow all steps and observe
all accompanying safety messages. Section 5 contains other general battery maintenance and recharging instructions.
Battery produces explosive gases.
• Keep away sparks, flames, and
cigarettes.
• Ventilate area when charging or using
battery in an enclosed space.
• Make sure battery vent tube is always
open after battery is filled with acid.
DANGER
Remove metal jewelry before working
near the battery or near the electrical
system. Failure to comply may cause a
short circuit, resulting in electrical
burns, a shock, or battery gas
explosion.
WARNING
To Avoid Personal Injury or Property
Damage:
• Do not touch 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 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.
DANGER
Never jump start the battery with a
vehicle battery or charging system. This
may produce a battery explosion,
causing acid or electrical burns.
DANGER
Figure 2-18: Battery cable assembly.
OIL
B
C (+)
F
G (-)
K
H
M
I
J
E
L
D
A
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