MTD PR600N21RH Operator's Manual page 7

SPARK PLUG BOOT
On some models a spark plug boot is
packed loose in the parts bag, If your
model has the boot, install on spark plug
wire and reconnect spark plug wire to
spark plug.
Spark ptug
Boot
TO PREPARE BATTERY
(ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)
NOTE: Yourbattery mustbe charged
before you can start your lawn mower,
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH:
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to harness connector (female).
UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED
BATTERY:
• Disconnect engine connector (male)
from battery connector (female).
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
ALL UNITS:
o Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
= Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
first time,
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH:
= After charging, disconnect harness
connector (female) from battery charger
connector (male).
Connect your battery charger to charge
battery after each use.
IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge
your battery.
UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED
BATTERY:
° After charging, connect engine connector
(mate) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an Integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required_
IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will
not charge a discharged battery,
ALL UNITS:
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
_otect the battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the
engine connector from the battery con-
nector to prevent accidental starting when
transporting or storing your lawn mower
after the season.
HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH
Engine Harness
connector connector
Charger
connector (male)
DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY
BatteP Battery
box
Harness
connector
(female)
Charger
connector
Engine connector (male)
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