Poulan PP16H44A User Manual - Page 10

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 9 and 10) a 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. Raise hood. Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery support. Place battery in plastic tray, battery 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 terminalwithremaininghexbolt, flat washer,lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard and start 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 LOCK WASHER POSITIVE (RED) CABLE FLAT WASHER HEX NUT HEX I I BOLT LOCK WASHER NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT FIG. 9 WING NUT TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOORS BATTERY BOLT KEY HOLE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE VENT CAPS BATTERY TRAY BATTERY FIG. 10 V CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEVI TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROA, 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 over-inflated 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. WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTAN7 ITEMS:  Engine oil is at proper level.  Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. .1 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. 10