Product Manual
Mower Set-Up
Shipping Brace Removal
off. Remove the ignition key (if so equipped) before
removing the shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace, if present, found on the right
While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, 2.
remove the shipping brace with your right hand by
grasping it between your thumb and index finger and
rotating it clockwise.
The shipping brace is used for
packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the
shipping brace before operating your lawn mower.
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the mower
without the discharge cover in the proper operating
position could result in serious personal injury and/
or property damage.
Attaching the Negative Battery Cable (for Electric Start Models)
NOTE:
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive
The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to
attached, proceed as follows:
Remove the carriage bolt and hex nut from the negative
cable (heavy black wire).
Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the 2.
negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable to
the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the
battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red
rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help
protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the
mower.
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