Maintenance Free Battery; Install The Battery Cables; Charge The Battery; Prepare The Engine - Murray 405028X51 Operator's Manual

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 F F igure 4).
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 4).
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 (1) and battery tray (3). Make
sure the positive (+) terminal (4) is on the left side.
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Figure 4

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 F F igure 4).
2. Slide the terminal cover (2) on to 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).
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much
air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the
wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing from
cutting level. The correct air pressure is: Front Tires
0,97 BAR (14 PSI), Rear Tires 0,69 BAR (10 PSI). The
tires were over inflated for shipment.
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 the instructions
to "Level the Mower Housing" in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this instruction book.

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 information 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.
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