Land Pride ZXT54 Operator's Manual page 13

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-4:
!
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the mower's
electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks
around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and
personal injury.
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing battery. Do not allow metal tools
to short between battery terminals and metal mower parts.
Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching
metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause
a battery gas explosion which can result in personal injury.
Connect black negative battery cable to the battery's
negative post with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 hex head serrated
screw, flat washer, lock washer and nut before starting
the mower. Tighten hex nut to 8 ft-lbs. of torque.
Red Positive
Battery Cable
Positive Post
Located Under
Red Cover
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-4
IMPORTANT: The negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be
disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent
battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot.
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Negative Post
Black Negative
Battery Cable
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Engine Preparations
1. Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if below
full mark. Do not overfill. Refer to manufacturer's
engine manual for oil recommendation and to
"Engine Oil and Oil Filter" on page 39 in this manual.
NOTE: Mowers are shipped from the factory
with the fuel tanks empty.
2. Add gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to perform initial
starting operations. See "Fuel System" on page 38
before adding fuel.
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