Poulan PP1644JA User Manual - Page 9

ASSEMBLY CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 & 7) POSITIVE (RED) CABLE _ HEX NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER 1 NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE HEX BOLT TERMINAL GUARD FIG. 6 ACCESS DOORS 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 hood to raised position. • Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray. • Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to rear of tractor. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. • Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads. • Position terminal guard over the battery as shown, lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of bolts into slots of key holes. • Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support. • Be sure terminal access doors are closed. Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware). • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). • Periodic charging. WING NUT BATTERY BOLT VENT CAPS FIG. 7 KEY HOLE BATTERY TRAY BATTERY DRAIN TUBE ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:  All assembly instructions have been completed.  No remaining loose parts in carton.  Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 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).  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. 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. Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition. 9