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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL; however, a small amount of oil
may be present from the factory. Do not overfill.
After assembly, service engine with gasoline and
oil as instructed in the engine section of this
manual.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing
forward.
UNPACKING
1. Remove the lawn tractor from the carton as follows.
Open the top flaps. Remove all loose parts and car-
ton inserts. Cut the front corners of the carton.
Make certain brake is released. and push the unit
out of the carton.
2. Remove page four from this manual and lay the
contents of the hardware pack on the illustration
for identification.
BATTERY INFORMATION
A WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It is also
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rub-
ber gloves and apron) when working with it..
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area im-
mediately with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia}
water or baking soda/water.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it into
any sink or drain. Before discarding empty elec-
trolyte containers. rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to bat-
tery while charger is turned on as it can cause
sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, matches,
lighters) away from the battery as the hydrogen gas
generated during charging can be combustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the battery in
a well-ventilated area.
.Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
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32. When using the vehicle with roower, proceed as follows: 34. Look behind to make sure the area IS clear before placing the
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light transmission in reverse and continue lookIng behInd while back-
(2) Never make a cutting heIght a~ustment while engine IS running ing up Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing
if operator must dismount to do so up.
(3) Shut the engine off and walt until the blade comes to a complete 35. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto a trailer or truck
stop before removing the grass catcher. under power. because the unit could tip over, causIng serious per-
(4) Check blade roounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent in- sonal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load properly
tervals. 36. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service according
33. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. For to brake adjustment "structions in this manual
safety protection. replace ooly with new bag m~ting original equip-
ment specifications.