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SECTION4: ASSEMBLINGYOURGARDENTRACTOR
Unpacking
• Remove a|t screws and staples from top ot orate
using a 1/4" hex head socket or a screw driver.
• To remove ends, grasp top board on the end, and
pull towards you in a downward motion.
(A hammer may be helpful).
• Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures.
• Repeat procedure for each side of the crate.
• Remove and discard plastic bag which covers unit.
• Loose parts (may include the operator's manual,
steering wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector, etc.)
are on the seat or in a box and wrapped in plastic.
Carefully cut and remove the ptastic wrap. Remove
loose parts from the seat.
• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor. Make
certainparkingbrokeisreleasedand unitisin
neutral. See the controlssection of this manual for
location of the pa_ing brake release and the shift
lever. Push unit off of the skid.
• Lay out the contents of the hardware pack on the
illustration on page 7 for identification.
IMPORTANT- After assembly, service engine with
gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is
observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
ToolsRequired
1. 1/4" socket wrench or fiat blade screwdriver
2. 1/2" wrench or socket wrench*
3. 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
4. Two 7/16" wrenches or socket wrenches
*IfyoursteeringwheelcapIssquare,youmusthaveasocketwrench
Inorderto InstallIhesteeringwheel.
SettinguptheBattery
il_ WARNING: Always shield eyes, protect
skin and clothing when working near batteries.
WARNING: Battery acid must be handled
with greet care as contact with it can burn and
blister the skin. Follow the steps below to
ensure safe handling.
a.
b.
Wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves
and apron) when working with the battery.
Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. A list of
antidotes are given below. If there is any further
discomfort, seek medical attention.
Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with water.
iNTEP,Nk,L--(3rir_. large _ua_t_.ti._e_ water
or milk. Followwith milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil. Call physician immedi-
ately.
EYES: Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then get prompt medical attention.
c. Ifacid 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 sinkor drain. Before discarding empty
electrolyte containers, rinse them with a
neutralizing solution.
e. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to
battery while charger is turned on as it can cause
sparks.
f. Keep alllighted materials _cigarettee, 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.
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WARNING: Keep battery out ofthe reach of
children.
WARNING: Do not activate battery (fill with
battery acid) until battery is actually placed in
service. Be certain to read previous battery
warnings before activating the battery.
Identifying 6atte_ Type
• Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located
under the seat) with the illustrationabove. Type "A"
batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type
"B" batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid)
and charged before they are put irtt_ serv{ce.
Follow the instructionswhich apply to the battery in
your lawn tractor,
__ Type A
Battery
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