Yard Machines 690 Thru 699 manual Your Responsibility

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moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology.

Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental

Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

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Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Slope Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesGeneral Operation Do Not ServiceChildren Your Responsibility Slope Guage Identifying Battery Type Handling BatteryAssembling Your Lawn Tractor UnpackingManual Adjustment Seat Activating & Charging BatteryAttaching Steering Wheel Attaching SeatAttaching Chute Deflector Installing Mulching PlugQuick Adjustment Seat Type a Battery Installing BatteryType B Battery Tire PressureKnow Your Lawn Tractor Optional Features Gas And Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn TractorStarting Engine Stopping EngineManual Adjustment Seat Setting Cutting HeightQuick Adjustment Seat Grass CollectorWheel Adjustment Brake AdjustmentDeck Leveling Cutting Deck EngagementCleaning Battery Battery CareMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor CarburetorCutting Blades LubricationBlade Mounting Torque Belt ReplacementDeck Belt 38 and 42 Decks Deck Belts 46 DeckHydrostatic Transmission Cooling Cleaning Engine & DeckFuel Filter Drive BeltOil Drain Valve If equipped EngineOil Drain Sleeve If equipped Description Model No Optional EquipmentTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideYour Notes MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for