Troy-Bilt 52070 - Manual (Page 8)

8 Section 2: Assembly
STEP 6: CONNECT AND CHARGE
BATTERY (Electric Start Model)
The battery (N, Figure 2-5) is located
behind the debris shield (O). Lift and tilt
the debris shield forward to access the
battery.
1. Firmly connect terminal (P, Figure 2-6)
on end of wires leading from battery to
receptacle (R) on end of wires leading
from wiring harness.
2. Connect the terminal (S, Figure 2-7) on
the supplied battery charger to the
recharging line receptacle (T) on the
wiring harness (located behind key
switch).
3. Plug the charger box (U) into a
grounded, 120V wall outlet. Initially
charge the battery for 24 hours before
using the electric starter. After charging,
unplug the charger box (U) from the wall
outlet and then disconnect the terminal
(S) from the receptacle (T).
WA RNIN
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THR OW N O BJE CT H AZA RD
Obje cts s uch as r ock s, p ebb les a nd
sm all d ebris will be th row n vio lentl y by
the c uttin g he ad, r esu lting in s ignif ican t
haza rd to eye s an d ex pos ed b ody par ts!
Kee p ch ildre n, p ets a nd b ysta nde rs 5 0
feet awa y fro m m ach ine w hile ope ratin g.
Be a lert t o hid den obs tacle s.
ROT ATIN G C UTT ING HEA D
Do n ot s ervic e or adju st c uttin g he ad o r
othe r m ovin g pa rts u nles s en gine is s topp ed
and spa rk p lug w ire is dis con nec ted. 1904 403 (1/ 97)
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• Wet conditions can cause an electric
shock hazard during battery charging.
Avoid wet conditions when charging
battery.
• Charging the battery with improper
equipment could cause a battery explo-
sion. Use only the battery charger sup-
plied with the unit. The engine must be
shut off and the spark plug wire discon-
nected before charging the battery.
Failure to comply could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage.
DANGER
Figure 2-5: Lift and tilt debris shield forward
to locate battery.
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
N
U
S
T
O
P
R