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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IV. Service
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapours are
explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refuelling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the machine indoors.
d) Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, such as
in a water heater.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attach-
ment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good
condition.
4. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
5. Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
6. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
7. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
8. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
necessary.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution
when servicing them.
10. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
Wheel assembly (USA)
To remove tractor from carton:
Remove cardboard outer container from pallet.
- check for any additional loose parts.
- lift seat from unit
- remove parts bag and steering wheel
- check contents of bag and with inventory list
- remove tire and wheel assemblies from pallet
- remove covers from retaining blocks on axles
- install steering wheel
- loosen set screw
- place column over shaft and seat against
washer
- center the wheel
- tighten the set screw – seat in slot on shaft
- secure set screw with jam nut
- fasten hitch plate to rear bumper with 2 bolts
- raise and support the rear of the unit
- install drive wheels and parts
- large washer
- spacer
- wheel and key
- small washer
- “E” clip – seat in groove in axles
- lower the unit
- raise and support the front of the unit
- install front wheels
- small washer
- snap ring – seat in groove in axles
- lower the unit
- remove the unit from the shipping pallet by
rolling forward to avoid damage to the under-
carriage
- install the chute deflector
- remove front cowling – 3 screws
- insert pin into bracket and shoulder bolt in
hole – nut towards rear
- install spring – hole on chute to bolt near
pulley
- check belts and pulleys
- install cowling
Part Package
4 hubcaps
1 chute deflector
1 B & S manual
6 battery caps
2 ignition keys
2 square keys – drive wheels
2 “E” clips – drive wheels
2 spacers
2 large washers – drive wheels
2 small washers – drive wheels
1 spring – deflector
1 shoulder bolt and nut – deflector
1 hitch bracket
2 bolts
2 washers – front wheels
2 outside snap rings – front wheels
1 pkg battery bolts and nuts
Danger, keep hands and feet away
850,970 Eng 97-10-14, 14.283