Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut 34342 Owner's Manual page 8

Section 2: Assembly
Black (Ground Lead)
Black (Ground Lead)
Red
(Positive
Lead)
(Positive Lead)
(+)
U
Figure 2-3: Connect wire terminals to
battery terminals.
W
Figure 2-4: Attach wire harness with J-
clips.
WARNING
Charge battery only with charger sup-
plied with machine. Do not short circuit
battery wires. Remove any jewelry be-
fore working on or near the battery or
electric start system.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
C. Charge the Battery
Charge a new battery for 24-48 hours to
ensure a full charge. If the mower must
be used immediately, the battery may
have enough of a charge to start the en-
gine. If not, the engine can be started
with the rope pull starter. NOTE: Charge
the battery after the initial use of the
mower to help ensure it is fully charged.
CAUTION
If battery is removed, do not operate
engine without insulating positive (+)
battery cable terminal with electrical
tape or sparking from battery cells can
result.
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1. To charge the battery, locate the plas-
(-)
V
tic connector (T, Figure 2-5) that hangs
from the wire harness below the handle-
bar console.
2. Plug the connector on the battery
charger (Z, Figure 2-5) into the connec-
tor on the wire harness (T).
3. Plug the battery charger into a 120V
grounded wall outlet. NOTE: The battery
charger is designed for use indoors and
should not be exposed to rain or snow.
4. Charge battery for 24-48 hours.
5. After charging, unplug battery
charger from wall outlet, then unplug
charger from wire harness.
T
Z
To grounded
wall outlet
Figure 2-5
F
U
H
Figure 2-6: Left-hand control rods detail.
STEP 4: Attach Control Rods
WARNING
Control rods are adjusted at the factory
and should not require additional ad-
justment during assembly. After as-
sembling unit, control
adjustment should be checked (and
re-adjusted, if necessary) according to
information in Maintenance Section.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in severe personal injury or
property damage.
A. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod
1. Locate the wheel drive control rod (F,
Figures 2-6 & 2-7) that was removed
from the left handlebar in Step 2. This
rod has a swivel block (H, Figure 2-6) on
one end.
2. At left side of engine deck, insert
swivel block (H, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) on
wheel drive control rod into wheel drive
control arm (U, Figure 2-6).
3. Add a 5/16" washer (A, Figure 2-6)
and attach with a cotter pin (B). Bend
legs of cotter pin over rod to secure.
4. At upper end of control rod, insert
angled end into Wheel Drive Control
lever (V, Figure 2-6A) and attach with a
cotter pin (BB). Bend ends of cotter pin
over rod to secure.
E
A
B
rod
W
G
T