TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES.......................................................

3,4

STORAGE..................................................................

16

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART...........................

5,13

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................

17

CARTON CONTENTS.................................................

6

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS..................

19,20,22

ASSEMBLY..................................................................

7

REPAIR PARTS LISTS.....................................

19,21,22

OPERATION..............................................................

15

SLOPE GUIDE...........................................................

23

MAINTENANCE.........................................................

16

PARTS ORDERING...................................................

24

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

MODEL NO. 45-0253

12 FT. REMOTE HOSE KIT

TheRemoteHoseKit,Model45-0253,provides 12' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas not accessible to the tractor.

WARNING

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near unimproved forest-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at you nearest engine authorized service center.

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