Assembly
Photo
2-20: Use
plastic
ties
in
two
places
to
hold
cable to handlebars.
WARNING
On
electric start tillers,
to
avoid
electric
shock
from
a
short circuit, never allow
throttle cable
to
touch
the
battery.
Route
cable
below
the
battery,
on
the
outside
of
the
battery
holder.
STEP
9:
Adjust
the
Air
Pressure
in
the
Tires
A. For shipping purposes only, the
tires are overinflated.
B. Before using the tiller, check
the air pressure and adjust it
to
be-
tween 10-to-20 psi (pounds per
square inch). Each tire should be
inflated to the same pressure.
IMPORTANT
If
you have a recoil
start
tiller,
it is now completely assem-
bled.
If
you have
an
electric
start
tiller, please continue
with the few
remaining
steps.
ASSEMBLING
THE
ELECTRIC
START
SYSTEM
The following steps explain battery activation, battery charging and installation. For your safety, follow
all steps and observe all accompanying safety messages. Section 5 has further general battery maintenance and
recharging instructions you will find helpful.
STEP
1:
Activating
and
Charging
the
Battery
IMPORTANT
The
battery
was shipped
"dry."
It
needs
battery
elec-
trolyte fluid
(battery-grade
sulfuric acid)
added
to it.
It
must
then
be fully
charged
with a
battery
charger
before
being used.
Adding electrolyte fluid
to
the
battery and battery charging can be
dangerous work. The electrolyte
contains acid that can burn or blind
you. Battery charging also pro-
duces explosive gases.
To
ensure that the battery
is
properly activated and charged,
you should review these instruc-
tions with your battery technician.
It
is strongly recommended
that
you have the
battery
acti-
vated
and
charged
by
a
trained
professional (Troy-Bilt Dealer,
service station,
farm
equipment
dealer, etc.)
if
you
are
not
experi-
enced with these procedures.
DANGER
Battery
produces
explosive
gases.
•
Keep
sparks,
flames,
and
cigarettes
away.
•
Ventilate
area
when
charg-
ing
or
using
battery
in
an
en-
closed
space.
•
Make
sure
venting
path
of
battery
is
always
open
once
battery
is
filled
with
acid.
16
DANGER
Battery electrolyte fluid is
poisonous
and
burns
severely.
Electrolyte
is
a sulfuric
acid
solution.
Avoid
spills
or
con-
tact
with
skin,
eyes,
clothing.
•
To
prevent
accidents,
wear
protective clothes, rubber
gloves
and
shield
eyes
with
safety
goggles
when
working
on
or
near
the
battery.
•
Neutralize
acid
spills
with
a
baking
soda
and
water
solu-
tion. Neutralize electrolyte
container
with
same
solution.
Then
rinse
with
clear
water.
Antidote:
External-
Flush
with
water;
Eyes-
Flush
with
water
for
15
minutes
and
get
imme-
diate
medical
attention.
Antidote:
Internal-
Drink
large
quantity
of
water
or
milk.
Follow
with
milk
of
magnesia,
beaten
eggs,
or
vegetable
oil.
Call
a
doctor
immediately.
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