Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut E753B Operator's Manual page 7

2. Plug the large connector into the bot-
tom of the ignition keyswitch that is lo-
cated on the underside of the handlebar
console (not pictured).
3. Use two cable ties to secure the wire
harness to the right handlebar and away
from any moving parts. Place the ties an
equal distance apart.
B. Attach Wire Leads to Battery
1. The battery is located at the rear,
right-side of the engine deck.
2. At the lower end of the electrical
wiring harness, locate a red wire lead
and a black wire lead.
• Plug terminal on red (positive) wire into
red terminal (U, Figure 2-3) on battery.
• Plug terminal on black (negative) wire
into black terminal (V).
3. If applicable, attach wire harness to
engine deck using J-clips (W, Figure
2-4) as shown. Bend J-clips over to
secure.
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.
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.
If battery is removed, do not operate
(-)
V engine without insulating positive (+)
battery cable terminal with electrical
tape or sparking from battery cells can
result.
1. To charge the battery, locate the plas-
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).
T
Z
To grounded
wall outlet
Figure 2-5
WARNING
CAUTION
Section 2: Assembly
WARNING
Control rods are adjusted at the fac-
tory and should not require additional
adjustment 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.
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.
STEP 4: Attach Control Rods
A. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod
1. Locate the wheel drive control rod (F,
Figures 2-6A & 2-7) and remove the an-
gled end from the left handlebar by re-
moving the hairpin clip which secures it
to the Wheel Drive Control lever (V,
Figure 2-6A)
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).
U
F
H A, B
T
Figure 2-6: Left-hand control rods detail.
rod
W
E
G
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