Troy-Bilt E683F-Horse Benutzerhandbuch

Section 2: Assembly

NOTE: If the battery is put into

service after the date shown on

the top of the battery, charge for

a minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. Refer to the Maintenence

section of this manual for more

detailed instructions regarding

proper battery charging procedure

STEP 1: Connect the Wire

Harness Receptacle

1. Before installing the battery and its

hold-down clamp, insert the plastic wire

harness receptacle (A, Figure 2-18) into

the prongs of the keyswitch (M) located

on the hold-down clamp.

2. Remove the ignition keys from the

keyswitch and store them safely away.

Do not insert the key into the keyswitch

until you complete this section and read

Section 3, Controls.

STEP 2: Install the

Battery Cables

NOTE: The cable terminals should be

toward the rear (keyswitch side) of the

battery posts.
1. Use a 5/8" long screw (K, Figure 2-

18) and 1/4-20 hex nut (L) to connect

the positive (+) battery cable (B) to the

positive (marked +) battery post (C).

Make sure that this is the cable on the

left side, with one end attached to the

solenoid (D).
2. Slide the black rubber boot (E) com-

pletely over the battery post and cable

connector.
3. Use a 5/8" long screw and 1/4-20 hex

nut to connect the negative (-) battery

cable (F) to the negative (marked -)

battery post (G) and secure with screw

(H) and nut (I).
4. Slide the black rubber boot (J) com-

pletely over the battery post and cable

connector.

Assembly is complete for electric

start tillers. See Section 3,

Controls for information on tiller

controls.

ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC START SYSTEM

The following steps explain how to install and charge the battery on electric start tillers. For your safety, follow all steps and observe

all accompanying safety messages. Section 5 contains other general battery maintenance and recharging instructions.

Battery produces explosive gases.
• Keep away sparks, flames, and ciga-

rettes.

• Ventilate area when charging or using

battery in an enclosed space.

• Make sure battery vent tube is always

open after battery is filled with acid.

DANGER

Remove metal jewelry before working

near the battery or near the electri-

cal system. Failure to comply may

cause a short circuit, resulting in elec-

trical burns, a shock, or battery gas

explosion.

WARNING

To Avoid Personal Injury or Property

Damage:
• Do not touch positive battery terminal

and any surrounding metal objects with

tools, jewelry or other metal items.

Failure to comply could cause a short

circuit leading to electrical burns or

explosion of battery gases.

• Never bring a gas can near the positive

(+) battery terminal. A short circuit

could occur leading to an explosion

of the gasoline or the battery gases.

Always fill the engine fuel tank from

the front or side of the engine.

DANGER

Never jump start the battery with a

vehicle battery or charging system.

This may produce a battery explosion,

causing acid or electrical burns.

DANGER

Figure 2-18: Battery cable assembly.

OIL

C (+)

G (-)

E L