Murray 465307X51A Operator's Manual page 12

Assembly
Maintenance Free Battery
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to
the battery, check the battery date. The battery date
tells if the battery must be charged.
1. Check the top of the battery (1) for the location of the
battery date (see Figure 6).
2. If the battery is put into service before the battery
cables can be attached without charging the battery.
See "Install the Battery Cables."
3. If the battery is put into service after the battery must
be charged. See "Charge the Battery."
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Charge the Battery
WARNING
When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep
the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from
the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. Remove the battery (1) and battery tray (3) (see
Figure 6).
2. Remove the protective caps from the battery
terminals.
3. Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery.
Charge at a rate of 6 amps for one hour. If you do not
have a battery charger, have an authorized service
center charge the battery.
4. Install the battery and battery tray. Make sure the
positive (+) terminal (4) is on the left side.
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Figure 6
Install the Battery Cables
WARNING
To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the
positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
1. Remove the protective caps from the battery
terminals (see Figure 6).
2. Slide the terminal cover (2) onto the red cable (5).
Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal (4)
with the fasteners (6) and (7).
3. Fasten the black cable (8) to the negative (-) terminal
with the fasteners (6) and (7).
Prepare the Engine
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type of
petrol and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the in-
formation on safety, operation, maintenance and storage.
WARNING
Follow the engine manufacturer's instructions for
the type of petrol and oil to use. Always use a
safety petrol container. Do not smoke when
adding petrol to the engine. When inside an
enclosure, do not fill with petrol. Before you add
petrol, stop the engine. Let the engine cool for
several minutes.
NOTE: Actual sustained horsepower will likely be
lower due to operating limitations and environmental
factors.
Check the Level of the Mower Housing
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a
short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower
housing does not cut level, see "Level the Mower Hous-
ing" in the Maintenance section of this instruction book.
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