Poulan PP15H42KA User Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat to raised position. • Open battery box door. • Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box. BATTERY • Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals BOX DOOR er toward front of unit. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). • Periodic charging . VENT CAPS FIG. 7  CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASEREVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:  All assembly instructions have been completed.  No remaining loose parts in carton. / Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum BATTERY BOX DOOR 1 hour at 6 amps).  Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.  All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, • the tires were overinflated at the factory).  Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). POSITIVE (RED) CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE / Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.  Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.  Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position. LOCK WASHER HEX NUT 4 FLAT WASHER --__.____ Z. c1 c' - %-..- L HEX BOLT gfi POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL FIG. 6 WHILELEARNINGHOW TOUSE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWINGIMPORTANT ITEMS: / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.  Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine. I Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition. / It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operator's manual). 6