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PRE-ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS• Before you begin to assembleyour tiller; please read all of thestep-by-step assembly instructionsvery carefully.• If you have any problems orquestions during the assemblysteps, please contact our Techni­cal Service Department at thisTOLL-FREE number: 1-800-833­6990. (From Alaska call Collect:518-235-6010, in Canada callCollect: 416-674-1502.)• If you discover any damageditems or find parts are missing,call our Technical Service Depart­ment for replacements or for adviceon filing a shipping damage claim.

• If you ordered any optionalattachments, they have either beenshipped inside the tiller container(room permitting), or in separateshipping cartons.• All references to "Left"and "Right" are given from theoperator's position behind thehandlebars.• To assemble your tiller youwill need:1. One (1) each of the following

Open or Box End Wrenches (oran Adjustable Wrench): 3/8",9/16" and 3/4:'

2. Two (2) each of the followingOpen or Box End Wrenches (or

Adjustable Wrenches): 7/16"and 1/2~'

3. Scissors (to trim plastic cableties).

4. Tire Pressure Gauge.5. A clean rag or paper towels.6. A box, brick, or board(s) meas­

uring 3-1/2" high.

A WARNING

To avoid personal injury ordamage to equipment, the tillermust be assembled carefully andexactly according to these as­sembly instructions.

tHANDLEBARS

(Photo 1) Remove handlebars and WheelslTines/PTO Drive Lever.

STEP 1: Remove loose parts

tWHEELSfTINES/PTO DRIVE LEVER

It you haven't already done so,remove the following loose partsfrom the shipping container. If youare missing any items, please con­tact us immediately.A. Remove the handlebars and

A WARNING

To avoid personal injury, do notattempt to lift your tiller from itsshipping platform. Follow theseassembly steps, in sequence, fordirections on how to safely removeyour tiller from the platform.

the WheelsfTines/PTO Drive Lever(Photo 1). Set the handlebars on aclean surface, being very carefulnot to allow dirt to get on the wireharness plug which is located atthe bottom of the handlebars. Keepthis plug clean at all times!B. Remove the following looseitems trom the plastic envelopethat contained these instructions(items are keyed to Photo 2):1. One (1) Clutch Pawl Spring2. One (1) Belt Adjusting Tool3. Two (2) Plastic Cable Ties4. One (1) Curved Head Bolt,

1/4"-20 x 2" (Grade 5)

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5. One (1) Flanged Lock Nut,1/4"-20

C. If you ordered an Electric StartTiller, there will be a sealed hard­ware package in the literatureenvelope. The parts in that pack­age are keyed to Photo 3:1. One (1) Negative Battery Cable2. Two (2) 5/16" Battery Terminal

Nuts3. Two (2) 3/4" long Battery Termi­

nal Bolts4. One (1) Plastic Venting Tube5. One (1) Insulated Terminal Boot

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(Photo 2) These parts are inside literature envelope.

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(Photo 3) Parts for Electric Start Tillers.

STEP 2: Attach the handlebars

(Photo 4) Remove lever, nut, clamps and ratchets.

LEVER

(Photo 7) Install left side ratchet.

RIGHTCLAMP

RIGHTRATCHET

(Photo 5) Route wire harness to rear of handlebar base.

(Photo 6) Install right side ratchetand clamp and insert lever.

Please attach the handlebarsbefore you try to wheel the tiller offits shipping platform. With the han­dlebars attached, you'll be able toeasily roll the wheels up and out ofthe wheel wells in the platform.A. Slowly unwind the HandlebarHeight Adjustment Lever in a coun­terclockwise direction (Photo 4).As you do, be prepared to catchthe nut, clamp and ratchet on theleft side of the handlebar base.Completely remove the lever; tak­ing with it the clamp and ratcheton the right side of the handlebarbase. Keep the left and right sideclamps and ratchets separatedfrom each other.B. Position the lower ends of thehandlebars on either side of thehandlebar base. The wire harnessat the bottom of the handlebarsshould be located to the rear ofthe handlebar base (Photo 5).C. Place the right side ratchet onthe inside edge of the right sidehandlebar (with teeth on ratchetfacing teeth on handlebar base),and place the right side clamp onthe outside. Insert the lever throughthe clamp, handlebar, ratchet andhandlebar base until the end of thelever just starts to protrude throughthe left side of the base (Photo 6).NOTE: The lever should pass freelythrough the holes in each handle­bar. If it doesn't, do not attempt toforce it through as the holes maybe blocked by either the ForwardInterlock Safety System wires orby their plastic positioning plugs. Ifblocked, use a pencil or a screw­driver to gently push the wires orplugs out of the way.D. Push the left side handlebaraway from the handlebar base andplace the left side ratchet on theinside of the handlebar (with teethon ratchet facing teeth on handle­bar base). See Photo 7.E. Install the nut in the left sideclamp and hold the clamp againstthe handlebar. Then turn the leverin a clockwise direction until it

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threads into the nut several turns(Photo 8).F. Raise the handlebars to eitherof two preset height settings andtighten the lever securely. Whiletightening, you may have to jigglethe ratchets a little to help alignthe teeth on the ratchets with theteeth on the handlebar base.NOTE: The wire harness plug atthe bottom of the handlebars willbe connected in Step 4. (Photo 8) Add left side clamp (with nut) and thread lever into nut.

STEP 3: Remove the tiller from its shipping platform

A. The Depth Regulator Lever(shown in Photo 9) may be se­cured to its mounting bracket witha plastic tie strap. To check, lift thehinged flap on the end of the hoodand look for a tie strap that en­circles the notched drag bar. Snipoff the tie strap with scissors.B. Lift the handlebars until thetines are clear of the shippingplatform. Then, in one steadymotion, pull the handlebars backand to one side, until one wheelrolls up and out of its wheel well(Photo 9).NOTE: If the wheels won't turn,move the Wheel Speed Lever(shown in Photo 9) a short dis­tance up or down to take thewheels out of gear.C. You should now roll the tiller toa level area where you can com­plete the assembly steps.

(Photo 9) Lift handlebars and then pull to one side. If needed, moveWheel Speed Lever up or down to take wheels out of gear.

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STEP 4: Connect the Forward Interlock Wire HarnessA. The plug on the wire harnessthat leads from the lower ends ofthe handlebars must be pluggedinto the wire harness receptaclelocated on the top, right side ofthe transmission (Photo 10). Thisconnection completes the wiringcircuit for the Forward InterlockSafety System on your tiller. If thewire harness is not connected, yourtiller will not operate properly.B. Before attaching the plug, makecertain that all of its surfaces areclean. Then seat the plug firmlyinto the receptacle.

AWARNING

To avoid personal injury, test theForward Interlock Safety Systemprior to each use of the tiller tomake certain the system is func­tioning. See Section 3 of your PTOHORSE Model Owner/OperatorManual for the testing procedureto follow.

(Photo 10) Connect wire harness plug to receptacle.

STEP 5: Attach the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever

(Photo 11) Loosen bolt and swing handlebars to right side.

The WheelslTines/PTO DriveLever is shown in Photo 1 onpage 1. To attach the lever, you willneed the clutch pawl spring that is

shown in Photo 2 on page 1.A. Before attaching the lever, usea 3/4" wrench to loosen (do notremove) the bolt in the top of the

handlebar base. See Photo 11.Then swing the handlebars over tothe right side of the tiller.B. Using two 1/2" wrenches, re­move the nut, star washer, bushingand bolt from the hole closest tothe rear of the clutch yoke assem­bly plates (Photo 12). Set theseparts aside.C. Using the same wrenches, re­move and set aside the nut, starwasher and bolt that secures theshort vertical link to the center ofthe yoke (Photo 13). The short link(with bushing inside link) shouldremain in position when the bolt isremoved. If it drops down, be sureto replace it inside the yoke beforeattaching the lever.D. Slide the plates on the end ofthe lever over the yoke and alignthe upper hole in the plates withthe hole at the rear of the yoke(Photo 14). Insert the bushing(removed in Step B) inside theyoke and install the bolt through

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(Photo 12) Remove hardware fromrear of yoke plates.

(Photo 15) Widest hook on springgoes into lever.

the plates, bushing and yoke. (Ifnecessary, gently tap the head ofthe bolt with a hammer, beingcareful not to damage the threadson the bolt.) Add the star washerand nut and tighten the nut finger­tight.E. Look at the hooks on the endsof your clutch pawl spring. Onehook has a wider (45 0 angle)opening than the other. Insert thehook with the widest opening downinto the small hole in the lever,pushing the hook in as far as it willgo (Photo 15).F. Tilt the lever forward as far asyou can and insert the other hookon the spring all the way throughthe hole in the top of the tallvertical link (Photo 16). If neces­sary, use a pair of long-nosedpliers to help insert the hook (becareful not to bend or damage thehook with the pliers).G. Pull the lever back down andinstall the bolt that you removed inStep C through the remainingholes in the lever, yoke and shortvertical link. Add the star washerand nut and tighten the bolt andnut securely (Photo 17).

(Photo 13) Remove hardware thatsecures short link to yoke plates.

(Photo 16) Tilt lever forward andattach hook through tall vertical link.

H. Securely tighten the bolt andnut that you finger-tightened inStep D.I. Swing the handlebars back totheir normal operating position andsecurely tighten the mounting boltin the handlebar base.J. Test the operation of the leverby first pushing it all the way downuntil it is engaged in the "FOR­WARD" position. The clutch rolleron the end of the shifting linkageassembly should be engaged be­neath the belt adjustment block(Photo 18). Next, return the lever tothe "NEUTRAL" position by liftingor tapping the lever upward andletting it go. The clutch rollershould now be resting on the faceof the adjustment block (Photo 19).It should not take too great aneffort to release the rotter frombeneath the adjustment block.Finally, lift the lever all the way upto the "REVERSE" position andthen let it go. It should automati­cally spring back to its "NEUTRAL"position. If the lever does not func­tion as described above, do notattempt to operate the machine.Call our Technical Service Depart­ment for adjustment instructions.

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(Photo 14) Insert bushing and installbolt through upper hole in lever andyoke plates. Loosely add star washerand hex nut.

(Photo 17) Install bolt through lever,yoke plates and short vertical link.

(Photo 18) With lever in "FORWARD"position, clutch roller should be en­gaged beneath adjustment block.

(Photo 19) With lever in "NEUTRAL"position, clutch roller should be onface of adjustment block.

(Photo 22) Remove oil level dipstick.

bottom of the bar is raised approx­imately 3-1/2" off the ground.D. Allow the tiller to rest in thisposition for at least two minutes(or much longer if the air tempera­ture is below 40°F).E. Using a 9/16" wrench, removethe oil level dipstick as shown inPhoto 22. Wipe the dipstick with aclean rag and note the "HOT" and"COLD" range markings on oneside of the dipstick (Figure 23).F. Hold the dipstick so that themarkings face to the rear of thetiller. Then gently lower the dipstickstraight down into the sump holeuntil the end just touches the driveshaft inside the hole (Photo 24).Do not force, or try to thread thedipstick into the hole. Doing so willbend the dipstick and result in anincorrect oil level reading.G. After waiting a few seconds,carefully remove the dipstick andlook at the markings. The oil levelis correct if there is oil showinganywhere within, or above, the"COLD" range marking. If correct,your check is finished and youshould securely replace the dip­stick. You should then remove theprop from beneath the drag bar.H. If there is no oil showing on thedipstick, then you must add thecorrect amount of oil before oper­ating the tiller. For instructions onhow to do this, please refer to"Adding or Changing Gear Oil" in

(Photo 21) Gear oil should seepfrom oil level check hole.

TO CHECK THE TINEATTACHMENT TRANSMISSION:A. Make sure your tiller is on levelground.B. Pull the Depth Regulator Leverback and then push it all the waydown until it is engaged in itshighest notch. The tines shouldnow be off the ground and thetiller should be resting on thedrag bar located in the center ofthe tines.C. Prop up the drag bar until the

(Photo 20) Pull Depth RegulatorLever back and then up.

TO CHECK THE POWER UNITTRANSMISSION:A. Make sure your tiller is on levelground.B. Pull the Depth Regtilator Leverback and then pull it up until thetines are resting on the ground(Photo 20).C. Using a 3/8" wrench, removethe oil level check plug locatedabove the wheel shaft on the leftside of the transmission (Photo21). Due to dried paint on the plugthreads, it may require some forceto loosen the plug for the first time.D. If the gear oil level is correct,oil should start to seep out of thehole (in cold weather the gear oilwill flow very slowly, so be patient).If it does, your check is finishedand you should reinstall the plug,tightening it securely.

STEP 6: Check the gear oil levels in the Power Unitand Tine Attachment transmissions

Your tiller has two separate trans- E. If oil does not seep out of themissions, one for the Power Unit hole, you should check the oiland one for the Tine Attachment. level further by tilting the machineWe have installed SAE #140 weight slightly toward the hole (roll theGEAR OIL in both transmissions right side wheel onto a 1" thickhere at the factory. However, you board). If oil now seeps out of theshould make these very important hole, it indicates that only a smallchecks to be sure that your oil amount of oil needs to be added.levels are still correct. You should However; if there is still no signhave a clean rag or paper towel of oil, then the oil level may be dan-available before you begin. gerously low. In either situation, be

sure to add the correct amount ofoil before operating the tiller. Forinstructions on how to do this,please refer to "Adding or Chang­ing Gear Oil" in Section 6 ofyour PTO HORSE Model OwnerlOperator Manual.NOTE: Remove board beneathright wheel before adding gear oil.

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Section 6 of your PTO HORSEModel/Owner Operator Manual.NOTE: Remove prop beneath dragbar before adding gear oil.

IMPORTANTCheck the gear oil levels after thefirst 2 hours of new tiller operationand after every 30 operating hoursthereafter. See "Transmission GearOil Maintenance" in Section 6 ofyour PTO HORSE Model Owner/Operator Manual for detailedinstructions. (Figure 23) Note "HOr' and

"COLD" markings on dipstick.(Photo 24) Insert dipstick withmarkings facing to rear of tiller.

STEP 7: Check the oil level in the engineYour engine's crankcase was

filled at the factory with SAE #30,SF classified motor oil. However;you should check the oil level now,to be certain that it is still up to the"FULL" mark on the engine dip­stick. Have a clean rag or papertowel available before you begin.A. Make sure your tiller is on levelground.B. Move the Depth RegulatorLever back and then all the waydown until it engages the top notchin the lever. This places the base ofthe engine at a slight angle. Alwaysslope the engine in this mannerwhen checking the oil level, asyour dipstick has been speciallycalibrated to account for this angle.C. Clean the area around the dip-

stick so that debris will not fall intothe crankcase when the dipstick isremoved.D. Remove the dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag (see Photo 25 or26). Then reinstall the dipstick.NOTE: On the 7 HP Tecumsehengine the dipstick should bescrewed in until tight. On the 8 HPKohler engine, it should be firmlypushed down until it "snaps" intoplace.E. Remove the dipstick and readthe scale at the end of the dipstick.The oil level should be up to, butnot over; the "FULL" mark.F. If you need to add oil, place aclean funnel in the dipstick holeand add SAE #30 weight oil thathas an API service classification of

"SF". Add the oil a little at a time,checking the level frequently withthe dipstick until the oil level is atthe "FULL" mark. Be careful not tooverfill the engine.G. Replace the dipstick securely.

IMPORTANTChange the oil after the first 2hours of new operation and every10 operating hours thereafter; ormore often if operated in extremelydusty or dirty conditions. See"Engine Oil Maintenance" inSection 6 of your PTO HORSEModel Owner/Operator Manual fordetailed instructions.

(Photo 25) Remove 7HP Tecumseh engine dipstick.

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(Photo 26) Remove 8HP Kohler engine dipstick.

STEP 8: Attach the Engine Throttle Lever

On electric start tillers, make surethat the throttle cable does nottouch any portion of the battery.Doing so could cause a shortcircuit that could damage the bat­tery and the cable. To prevent ashort circuit, always route the cablebelow the battery, keeping it on theoutside of the right side batterybracket support leg.

The throttle cable and its lever iswrapped around the engine forshipping purposes. Carefully un­wrap the cable and then install itas follows.NOTE TO 7 HP TECUMSEH EN­GINE OWNERS: If you purchasedand received an optional Wrap­Around Bumper/Guard with yournew tiller, you should install itbefore you attach the throttle cable.Refer to the installation instruc­tions that came with the bumper.A. Locate the Curved Head Bolt,Flanged Lock Nut, and two PlasticTies that are shown in Photo 2 onpage 1.B. Place the throttle cable alongthe inside edge of the right han­dlebar and position the controllever as shown in Photo 27.C. Insert the bolt through the out­side edge of the handlebar andinto the hole in the center of thecontrol lever mounting bracket.Add the nut and tighten it securelywith a 1/2" wrench. (Photo 27) Attach throttle control to right side handlebar.D. Secure the cable to the han-dlebar with the two plastic ties(Photo 28). Put the serrated side ofthe tie on the inside loop and pullthe tie tight. Snip off the ends ofthe ties with scissors, being care­ful not to leave any sharp, protrud­ing ends.

A WARNING

(Photo 28) Secure cable with plastic ties.

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ASSEMBLING THEELECTRIC START SYSTEM

A DANGER

A DANGER

• Keep sparks, flames, cigarettesaway.• Ventilate area when chargingor using battery in an enclosedspace.• Make sure venting path of bat­tery is always open once battery isfilled with acid.

BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVEGASES

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

POISON-CAUSES SEVERE BURNS• Electrolyte is a sulfuric acidsolution.• Avoid contact with skin, eyesand clothing.• To prevent accidents, wear pro­tective clothing, rubber gloves, andshield eyes with safety goggles.• Neutralize acid spills with abaking soda and water solution.Neutralize empty container withbaking soda and rinse with water.

ANTIDOTE: External-Flush withwater. Eyes-Flush with water for15 minutes and get prompt medi­cal attention.

ANTIDOTE: Internal-Drink largequantities of water or milk. Followwith milk of magnesia, beateneggs, or vegetable oil. Call physi­cian immediately.

including battery recharging in­structions, please refer to the"Battery Care and Maintenance" in­formation in Section 6 of your PTOHORSE Model Owner/OperatorManual.

IMPORTANTYour new battery was shipped toyou "dry". You must have batteryelectrolyte (battery grade sulfuricacid) added to it. Then you musthave the battery fully chargedbefore placing it in service.

To ensure that your battery isproperly activated and charged,you should review the followinginstructions with your batterytechnician.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TOACTIVATE THE BATTERY YOUR­SELF UNLESS YOU ARE FULLYEXPERIENCED IN BATTERY AC­TIVATION AND CHARGINGPROCEDURES!

The following steps explain howto activate, charge and installyour new battery. For your safety,follow each step carefully andobserve all of the accompanyingSafety Messages.

For future battery maintenance,

STEP 1:Activating andcharging the battery

AWARNING

IMPORTANTIf you have a recoil starting tiller,it is now completely assembled. Ifyou have an Electric Start Tiller,please continue with the follow­ing electric start assembly steps.

To avoid personal injury or dam­age to equipment, do not attemptto operate the tiller or its engineuntil you have read and thoroughlyunderstand all of the Safety, Con­trols, and Operating Instructions inthe separate PTO HORSE ModelOwner/Operator Manual.

STEP 9: Adjustthe air pressurein the tiresA. For shipping purposes only, thetires have been inflated above therecommended range for tilling.B. Before using your tiller, checkthe air pressure in each tire (Photo29). The pressure should be ad­justed to 10 to 20 psi (pounds persquare inch).C. Be sure that both tires have thesame air pressure. If the pressuresare not equal, the tiller will pull toone side when you are moving it.

Adding electrolyte to the batteryand charging the battery can bedangerous work. The acid in theelectrolyte can cause severe burn~

or blind you. Also, a battery thatis being charged produces explo­sive gases.

We strongly recommend thatL----------------JI you take the battery to a TROY­

BILT Tiller dealer or to a reliableservice station, battery store, orfarm equipment center where atrained battery technician can com­plete the job safely.

(Photo 29) Check air pressure ineach tire.

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TO ACTIVATE THE BATIERY:A. For shipping purposes only, thebattery was installed on the tiller atthe factory. To remove the batteryfor activation and charging, use a7/16" wrench to remove the two1-1/2" long carriage bolts, 1/4"lockwashers, and 1/4" hex nutsthat secure the front and rear legsof the hold-down clamp to thebase of the battery bracket (Photo30). Next lift the clamp off thebattery and remove the battery.NOTE: The battery and the hold­down clamp were installed back­wards at the factory to protect thekey switch during shipment to you.The correct position for installingthe battery and hold-down clampwill be shown in Step 3 of theseinstructions.B. There may be a short length ofsealed plastic tubing covering thevent fitting on the negative (-) sideof the battery. (See Photo 30).Remove and discard this tubebefore activating the battery.C. Place the battery on a levelsurface, safely away from anyspark or flame-producing sourcessuch as stoves, hot water and

HOLD-DOWN CLAMP

AWARNING

Remove metal jewelry before work­ing near the battery or any part ofthe electrical system. Failure to doso can cause a short circuit thatcould result in electrical burns, anelectrical shock, or an explosion ofbattery gases.

space heaters, clothes dryers, elec­tric motors, furnaces, etc.D. Remove the six filler caps onthe top of the battery. Leave thecaps off while activating and charg­ing the battery.E. Carefully fill each cell with bat­tery grade electrolyte (1.265 spe­cific gravity sulfuric acid) until thelevel just touches the lowest partof each filler well (Figure 31). Thetemperature of the battery and theelectrolyte should be between 60°Fand 80°F for best results. DO NOTADD WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQ­UID TO THE BATIERY DURINGTHIS INITIAL ACTIVATION.

F. Allow the battery to stand for 30minutes. Then check the electro-

Iyte level in each cell. If needed,add more electrolyte until it reachesthe lowest part of each filler well.Do not overfill the battery as thiscould lead to flooding from thecells when the battery is beingcharged.G. Charge the battery as de­scribed next.

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(Figure 31) Correct electrolyte level.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY:A. To obtain maximum startingcapacity and longest battery life,charge the battery by one of thefollowing methods until all of thecells are gassing freely. A batteryis gassing freely when the surfaceof the liquid electrolyte is coveredwith tiny bubbles. To determinethis, wear safety goggles and usea flashlight to look into each cellwhile the battery is being charged.

A DANGER

When checking the battery forgassing, always wear safety gog­gles to look down into the cells.Failure to do so could result insevere personal injury from sulfu­ric acid.

(Photo 30) Remove hold-down clamp and battery. Look for a sealedtube on the vent fitting and remove tube if so equipped.

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A DANGER

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY ORPROPERTY DAMAGE:

• Batteries generate explosivegases. Keep sparks and flamesaway from the battery at all times.• Ventilate area when charging orusing battery in an enclosed space.• Do not leave the battery unat­tended while it is being charged.The total charging time does notneed to be continuous.• Carefully follow the instructionsand safety rules provided by themanufacturer of the battery charg­ing equipment being used.• Do not charge the battery ata rate higher than 12 amperes.Higher amperages can generateexcessive heat and gassing,causing permanent damage to thebattery.• Never attempt to "jump" thebattery with an automobile batteryor its charging system. Doing socould result in injury or propertydamage from such causes as abattery explosion, or acid or elec­trical burns.

OUR RECOMMENDED METHOD:Charge the battery at a rate of 1to 2 amperes until all cells are gas­sing freely. The total charging timeshould not exceed 24 hours.FIRST ALTERNATIVE: Charge thebattery at a rate of 4 to 6 amperesuntil all cells are gassing freely.The total charging time should notexceed 8 hours.SECOND ALTERNATIVE: Chargethe battery at a rate of 6 to 12amperes until all cells are gassingfreely. The total charging timeshould not exceed 4 hours.B. When the battery is fullycharged, turn off the chargingequipment and then disconnectthe cables.C. Check the electrolyte level ineach cell. If necessary, add elec­trolyte until it just touches thelowest part of the filler wells.D. Replace the six filler caps se­curely.E. Use a baking soda and watersolution to wash off any electrolytewhich may have spilled on thebattery.

STEP 2: Connectthe wire harnessreceptacleA. Plug the key switch assemblyinto the wire harness receptacleas shown in Photo 32. Press theparts firmly together to ensure agood connection.B. Remove the pair of ignitionkeys from the key switch and putthem in a secure place. Do notreplace a key in the switch untilyou have read Sections 1, 2 and 3in your PTO HORSE Model Owner/Operator Manual.

AWARNING

To prevent injury from accidentalor unauthorized starting, alwaysremove the key from the switchwhen leaving the tiller unattendedor when the tiller is not in use.

A WARNING

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY ORPROPERTY DAMAGE:

• Do not touch the positive (+)battery post and any surroundingmetal with tools, jewelry, or othermetal objects. Doing so couldcause a short circuit that couldresult in electrical burns or anexplosion of battery gases.• Never bring a gasoline can nearthe positive (+) battery post. Ashort circuit caused by touchingthe gasoline can to the post couldcause an explosion of the gasolineor of battery gases. Always fill theengine fuel tank from the front orside of the engine.

(Photo 32) Connect key switch to wire harness receptacle.

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STEP 3:Installingthe batteryA. Carefully place the battery onthe battery mounting bracket withthe battery posts facing to the rearof the tiller (Photo 33). Make cer­tain that the positive (+) post is onthe left side of the tiller as you faceforward from the operator's posi­tion behind the handlebars.

A CAUTION

Make certain that the battery isinstalled as described in Step Aabove. If it is installed incorrectly,damage could result to the batteryor to other electrical system parts.

B. Place the battery hold-downbracket over the battery as shownin Photo 34.C. Fasten the two sides of theclamp to the bracket using the twocarriage bolts, lockwashers andhex nuts that you removed pre­viously. Insert the bolts up throughthe bracket and clamp and addthe lockwashers and nuts. Tightenthe clamp enough to prevent thebattery from moving, but do notbend the tabs on the clamp.D. Locate the battery venting tubethat is shown in Photo 3 on page 1.Insert one end of the tube downinto the vent tube shield that isattached to the right side of thebattery mounting bracket. Fastenthe upper end of the tube tothe vent fitting on the battery(Photo 35).

A WARNING

Make certain that the battery venttube is not crimped, pinched, orfolded anywhere along its length.Improper venting could cause thebattery to explode, resulting insevere personal injury.

(Photo 33) Battery posts face to rear of tiller.

(Photo 34) Install hold-down clamp.

(Photo 35) Install vent tube.

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STEP 4: Installing the battery cables

A. Locate the two (2) 3/4" boltsand 5/16" hex nuts that are shownin Photo 3 on page 1.B. Connect the loose end of thepositive (+) battery cable (the thick,red cable that is already attachedto the solenoid) to the positive (+)post on the battery. Place the cableterminal on the side of the postthat faces the battery caps andadd the bolt and nut (head of boltshould face toward handlebars).Tighten the bolt and nut with two1/2" wrenches (Photo 36).C. Slide the rubber boot on thecable up and over the battery post,making sure that the boot coversthe post completely.D. Locate the negative (-) batterycable and the insulated rubber bootthat are shown in Photo 3 onpage 1. Slide the rubber boot

onto the cable.E. Place one end of the cableon the side of the negative (-) postthat faces the battery caps andadd the bolt and nut (head ofbolt should face toward handle­bars). Bend the loose end of thecable away from any metal partson the tiller and tighten the boltand nut with your wrenches. SeePhoto 37.F. Slide the rubber boot on thecable up and over the battery post,making sure that the boot coversthe post completely.G. Using a 3/8" wrench, removethe grounding screw from the venttube shield clamp located on theright side of the battery bracket(Photo 38). To ensure a goodground when the cable is attachedin the next step, scrape away any

paint from the hole in the bracket.H. Place the cable terminal behindthe clamp and securely replacethe grounding screw (Photo 39).I. Check that the lower end of thevent tube shield is located in frontof the wheel shaft (axle).J. Your electric start tiller is nowfully assembled.

AWARNING

To avoid personal injury or dam­age to equipment, do not attemptto operate the tiller or its engineuntil you have read and thoroughlyunderstand all of the Safety, Con­trols and Operating Instructions inthe separate PTO HORSE ModelOwner/Operator Manual.

(Photo 36) Connect positive {+)cable to positive (+)battery post. Then cover post with rubber boot.

(Photo 38) Remove grounding screw and clamp.

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(Photo 37) Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-)battery post. Then cover post with rubber boot.

(Photo 39) Attach negative {-} cable and clamp.

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