Steering Wheel Assembly - MTD 141-659 Owner's Manual

SAFETY TIPS FOR GARDEN TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS
Improper use of riding lawn mowers, garden tractors and attachments on the part of the operator can result in injury. To
reduce this possibility, give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand.
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly — READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate machine; nor adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.
4. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting motor. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driv¬
en parts.
5. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe distance away.
6. Never direct discharge of any material toward by-standers nor allow anyone near machine while in operation.
7. Disengage power to any attachment and stop motor before leaving operator position.
8. Take precautions when leaving machine unattended (to avoid accidental starting, rolling away, accidental dropping of any
attachment, etc.)
9. Disengage power to any attachment whenever it is not In use or when traveling from one work area to another.
10. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards.
11. Know what is behind you before backing up.
12. Beware of steep slopes; reduce speed on all side slopes and sharp turns to prevent tipping or losing control.
13. Don't stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
14. Use extra care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. (Refer to your owner's manual)
15. Watch out for traffic when near roadways.
16. Handle gasoline with care — It is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never add gasoline to running motor — fill tank out of doors and wipe up spilled gasoline.
C. Replace gasoline cap securely.
D. Open doors if motor Is run in garage — exhaust gases are dangerous.
17. Keep machine in good operating condition and keep safety devices In place. Use guards as instructed in owner's manual.
18. Disengage power to any attachment and stop motor before making repairs or adjustments.
19. While operating the mower, if any foreign object is struck, stop the mower and inspect for damage. Do not restart or oper¬
ate the mower until all damage has been repaired.
ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SEAT COVER STEERING WHEEL ROLL PIN
STEERING
COLUMN ROD
STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Insert roll pin in the steering wheel just far
enough to start It.
2. Be sure the pinion is in the center of the seg¬
ment. Ten teeth from either end. See Fig. 22
& 16.
3. Hold the steering column rod from the bottom
being sure the pinion is engaged with the gear
segment.
4. Drive roll pin in the steering wheel through the
steering column rod.