Poulan XC1182B User Manual - Page 10

ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See FIGS. 9 & 10) CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before installing battery, remove metal A bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware) • Inspection for corrosion • Testing battery • Jumping (if required) • Periodic charging VENT CAP WING NUTS TERMINAL GUARD 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 front of tractor. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut. Tighten securely. Slide the two battery bolts through terminal guard and start wing nuts onto threads. Position terminal guard over 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 key holes in battery support. Be sure terminal access doors are closed. HEX NUT LOCKWASHE POSITIVE (RED) CABLE • 0. A i FLAT WASHER :'•,, NEGATIVE * (BLACK) CABLE • • HEX BOLT FIG. 9 ACCESS DOORS BATTERY BOLT KEY HOLE \ BATTERY DRAIN TUBE BATTERY TRAY FIG. 10 ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTIONFROM 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 'nflated. (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. .1Check wiring. See thatall connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:  Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasone. ecome familiar with all controls - their location and func, Operate them before you start the engine. / ure brake system is in safe operating condition.