Poulan 139700 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 8 & 9)
A
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.
® Lift hood to raised position.
® Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to rear of
tractor.
• Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive {+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
® Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat­
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
® Place terminal guard onto the battery, covering the
terminals.
• Slide one (1)1" washer onto battery bolt. Slide bolt up
through key hole, through terminal guard and thread
wing nut onto bolt. Do not tighten.
® Repeat for opposite side.
® Tighten wing nuts while making sure the square shafts
of the bolts are into the slots of keyholes. By hand only,
tighten securely.
• Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Periodic charging.
^CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE­
CEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC­
TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling)
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are
routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt
keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still se­
cure and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IM­
PORTANT ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level,
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.