Poulan 172787 - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
TO PRE PARE BATTERY
(ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH ONLY:
• Con nect battery charger con nec tor
(male) to harness con nec tor (fe male).
UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY
or TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:
• Disconnect engine connector (male)
from battery con nec tor (female).
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to bat tery connector (fe male).
ALL UNITS:
• Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
fi rst time.
UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY
SWITCH ONLY:
• After charging, disconnect harness
connector (female) from bat tery 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
or TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:
• After charging, connect engine con nec tor
(male) to bat tery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as re quired.
Spark plug
Boot
Battery connector (Female)
Battery
charger
connector
(Male)
Engine
connector
(Male)
Battery
charger
DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY
TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH
Engine
connector (male)
Battery connector
(female)
Battery charger
Charger connector
(male)
Engine
connector
(male) Harness
connector
(female)
Battery
charger
Charger
connector (male)
HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH
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
protect the battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: Always dis con nect the
en gine connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent ac ci den tal
start ing when trans port ing or stor ing your
lawn mower after the season.