Troy-Bilt 15009 - Manual (Page 16)

If you have a standard start ECONO-HORSE™, PONY®
or JUNIOR® Tiller, it is now completely assembled and
ready to be used.
Please read the rest of this Owner/Operator Manual
before you begin to operate your tiller.
You should become very familiar with, and follow all
the safety rules, the tiller operating instructions, and
the engine operating instructions at all times.
If you have an Electric Start PONY® Tiller, you will have
to perform the following steps to assemble the elec­
tric starting system on your tiller.
ASSEMBLING THE PONY
ELECTRIC START SYSTEM
Compare the parts in your tiller’s electric start
hardware package with the parts shown in Photo
2-22. The parts listed below are keyed to the
hardware items in the photo.
1. Battery (for shipping purposes, it is either se­
cured to the battery support bracket or in a pro­
tective carton).
2. Vent tube.
3. Screws and nuts (used to attach battery ca­
bles to battery).
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STEP 10: BATTERY ACTIVATION
AND CHARGING
NOTE
Your battery was shipped to you DRY. You must
have battery electrolyte solution (battery grade
sulfuric acid) added to the battery. You then must
have the battery fully charged before using it on
your tiller.
A DANGER
Electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution.
Avoid spillage and contact with skin, eyes,
and clothing.
To prevent accidents, wear protective cloth­
ing, rubber gloves, and shield eyes with
safety goggles when working near battery.
Neutralize acid spills with baking soda and
water solution. Neutralize empty container
with baking soda and rinse with water.
Photo 2-22: The Electric Start parts.
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ANTIDOTE: External contact: Flush with water.
Eyes —Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
ANTIDOTE: Internal: Drink large quantities of
water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten eggs, or vegetable oil. Call physician im­
mediately.