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Connecting the Battery
TC Models Only
No Parts Required
Procedure
W ARNING
Incorrectly routing the battery cable could
damage the machine and cables, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury .
• Always disconnect the negative battery
cable (black) before disconnecting the
positive battery cable (red).
• Always connect the positive battery cable
(red) rst.
1. Squeeze the battery cover to release the tabs
from the battery base ( Figure 4 ).
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Figure 4
1. Battery cover
2. Remove the battery cover from the battery base
( Figure 4 ).
3. Connect the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery and secure
the cable with the bolts and nuts ( Figure 5 ).
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Figure 5
1. Insulator boot (positive
battery cable)
3. Negative battery post
2. Negative battery cable
(black)
4. Slide the insulator boot over the positive
terminal.
Note: The insulator boot prevents a possible
short-to-ground from occurring.
5. Connect the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (–) terminal of the battery and secure
the cable with the bolts and nuts.
6. Align the battery cover to the battery base
( Figure 4 ).
7. Squeeze the battery cover , align the tabs to
the battery base, and release the battery cover
( Figure 4 ).
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Checking the Fluid Levels
and T ire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the engine-oil level before and after
you rst start the engine; refer to Checking the
Engine-Oil Level ( page 35 ) .
2. Check the brake-uid level before you rst start
the engine; refer to Checking the Brake-Fluid
Level ( page 52 ) .
3. Check the transaxle-uid level before you
rst start the engine; refer to Checking the
T ransaxle-Fluid Level ( page 47 ) .
4. Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to
Checking the T ire Pressure ( page 17 ) .
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