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title: "Installing electric start battery on FM6DD / FM6DD-MUL"
description: "Before beginning - check that you have the required assembly parts as listed below : *Battery Tray - 1* *M5x125 Bolt - 2 M5 Nut - 2 Battery - 1 Ignition Key - 2* Attach the battery tray to the…"
url: "https://forest-master.com/faqs/installing-electric-start-battery-on-fm6dd-fm6dd-mul/"
updated: "2021-08-31"
category: "Wood Chippers, Garden Shredders & Mulchers / Petrol Chippers & Mulchers"
---

# Installing electric start battery on FM6DD / FM6DD-MUL

Before beginning - check that you have the required assembly parts as listed below :

*Battery Tray - 1*
*M5x125 Bolt - 2
M5 Nut - 2
Battery - 1
Ignition Key - 2*

Attach the battery tray to the underside of the base (42) using the 4 bolts that secure the engine to the base.

![image 1](https://forest-master.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/image-1.jpg)

Connect the battery wires to the terminals on the battery **red to positive (+)**. Place the battery on the tray and secure using two M5 x 125 bolts and nuts.

**Starting the FM6DD or FM6DD-MUL with the Electric Start**

1. Ensure that the fuel shut-off valve is in the '**ON**' position.
2. Move the choke control lever to the '**CHOKE**' position (this should only be required if the engine is cold or not starting).
3. Move the throttle control lever to the '**FAST**' position. Then turn the ignition key to the '**START**' position. As soon as the engine starts, allow the key to turn back to the '**RUN**' position.
4. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the '**RUN**' position when the engine is running well.
5. If the wood chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3-4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle control to the maximum speed.

**Stopping the chipper**

1. Move the throttle lever to '**IDLE**'.
2. Turn the Ignition key to the '**OFF**' position.