32.Whenusingthe vehiclewith roower,proceedas follows:
(1)Mow only in daylightor in good artificiallight
(2)NevermakeacuttingheIghta~ustmentwhileengineISrunning if operatormust dismountto do so
(3)Shutthe engineoff andwaltuntilthebladecomesto acomplete stop beforeremovingthe grasscatcher.
(4)Checkbladeroountingbolts for propertightnessat frequentin- tervals.
33.Checkgrasscatcherbagsfrequentlyfor wearordeteriorationFor. safetyprotectionreplace.oolywithnewbagm~ting originalequip- mentspecifications.
34.Lookbehindto makesure the areaISclear beforeplacingthe transmissionin reverseand continuelookIngbehIndwhileback- ingup Disengagebladesbeforeshiftinginto reverseandbacking up.
35.This unit shouldnot bedriven up a ramponto a traileror truck underpower.becausetheunitcouldtip over,causIngseriousper- sonalinjury. Theunit mustbe pushedmanuallyto loadproperly
36.Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand serviceaccording to brake adjustment"structionsin this manual
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL; however, a small amount of oil may be present from the factory. Do not overfill. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine section of this manual.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
UNPACKING
1.Remove the lawn tractor from the carton as follows. Open the top flaps. Remove all loose parts and car- ton inserts. Cut the front corners of the carton. Make certain brake is released. and push the unit out of the carton.
2.Remove page four from this manual and lay the contents of the hardware pack on the illustration for identification.
BATTERYINFORMATION
AWARNING
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.
D.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
.Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
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