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STEP 2: Attach Handlebars
NOTE: It may be necessary to
loosen screws (Y, Figure 2-2) to
allow handlebars to clear engine
air cleaner. The screws are backed
with lock nuts inside the engine
deck. Two wrenches may be re-
quired when loosening.
1. Handlebars (A, Figure 2-2) are
shipped partially assembled with
two screws (Y) loosely installed.
2. If applicable, cut and remove
plastic tie(s) holding wheel drive
lever control rod (F, Figure 2-7) to
left handlebar and blade drive con-
trol rod (C, Figure 2-7) to right
STEP 3: Electric Start Model
A. Secure Wire Harness
Use cable ties provided in hard-
ware bag to secure electrical wire
harness (leading from keyswitch)
to right handlebar, away from any
moving parts. Place cable ties an
equal distance apart on handlebar.
B. Attach Wire Leads to Battery
1. Battery is located at rear, right-
side of engine deck.
2. Locate wiring harness that
leads from ignition switch on un-
derside of handlebar console. At
the lower end of the wiring har-
ness 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, Figure
2-3) on battery.
3. If applicable, secure wire har-
ness in place against deck with
pre-installed J-clips (W, Figure 2-
4). Insert wire harness into J-clips
as show in Figure 2-4, and bend J-
clips over as shown to retain wire
harness.
handlebar. Place the two rods
safely aside.
3. Rotate handlebars to align holes
at front of handlebars with holes in
frame. Be careful that the handle-
bars clear the unit while unfolding.
Also, put end of control rod (E,
Figures 2-6 and 2-7) into cut-out
(W, Figures 2-2 & 2-6) in back of
frame while rotating handlebars
into position.
4. Install two 5/16-18 x 3/4" long
screws (B, Figure 2-2).
5. Secure all four screws (B and
Y). Note that screws (Y) are
backed with lock nuts inside
WARNING
Charge battery only with
charger supplied with ma-
chine. Do not short circuit
battery wires. Remove any
jewelry before working on or
near the battery or electric
start system. Failure to fol-
low these instructions could
result in personal injury or
property damage.
4. Plug wire harness into bottom
of ignition switch on console (not
pictured).
C. Battery Charging
A new battery should be charged
for 24-48 hours to ensure a full
charge. If the mower must be used
immediately, the battery may have
enough charge to start the engine.
If not, the engine can be started
with the rope pull starter.
Charge the battery after initial use
of the mower to help ensure it is
fully charged.
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Assembly
engine deck. Use two wrenches to
tighten securely.
6. Secure throttle cable to left
handlebar with cable tie from
hardware bag. Clip off excess tie.
A
B
Y
Figure 2-2: Attach handlebars.
Black (Ground Lead)
Black (Ground Lead)
ositive Lead)
Red
(Positive
Lead)
(+)
U
Figure 2-3: Connect wire terminals
to battery terminals.
W
Figure 2-4: Wire harness secured
by J-clips.
CAUTION
If battery is removed, do not
operate engine without insu-
lating positive (+) battery
cable terminal with electrical
tape or sparking from battery
cells can result.
W
(-)
V
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