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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (CONTINUED)
32. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
A. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
B. Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running
if operator must dismount to do so.
C. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com¬
plete stop before removing the grass catcher.
D. Check blade.mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent
intervals. Also, check blades for wear or damage (e g. bent,
cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equipment
specifications.
33. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. For
safety protection, replace only with new bag meeting original equip¬
ment specifications.
34. Look behind to make sure the area is clear before placing the
transmission in reverse and continue looking behind while back¬
ing up. Disengage blades before shifting into reverse and backing
up.
35. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto a trailer or truck
under power, because the unit could tip over, causing serious per¬
sonal injury. The unit must be pushed manually to load properly.
36. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service according
to brake adjustment instructions in this manual.
37. Muffler, engine, and belt guards become hot during operation and
can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL; however, some oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill. After
assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing for¬
ward. Refer to the separate deck manual for all in¬
formation regarding the deck.
Self-Tapping
UNPACKING
1. Remove the carton from the tractor as follows.
Open the top flaps and remove all carton inserts.
Carefully cut on dotted line all the way around the
carton. Lift the carton off the tractor. Remove the
deck from beneath the tractor. Roll the tractor off
the skid. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the carton
is discarded.
2. Remove page four from this manual and lay the
contents of the hardware pack according to the il¬
lustration for identification.
SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the four hex self-tapping screws from the bot¬
tom of the seat. Place the seat in position against the
seat pivot bracket, lining up the slotted holes in the pivot
bracket with the holes in the seat. Select desired posi¬
tion for the seat, and secure with hex self-tapping
screws. See figure 1.
FIGURE 1.
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BATTERY INFORMATION
D.
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.
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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