32.Whenusingthe vehiclewith mower,proceedasfollows:
A.Mow onlyin daylightor in goodartificiallight.
B.Nevermakea cuttingheightadjustmentwhileengineisrunning if operatormust dismountto do so.
C.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a com- pletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcher.
D.Checkblademountingboltsfor propertightnessat frequent intervals.Also, checkbladesfor wearor damage(e.g. bent, cracked).Replacewithbladewhich meetsoriginalequipment specifications.
33.Checkgrasscatcherbagsfrequentlyfor wearordeteriorationFor.
safetyprotection,replaceonlywithnewbagmeetingoriginalequip- mentspecifications.
34.Lookbehindto makesurethe areais clear beforeplacingthe transmissionin reverseandcontinuelookingbehindwhile back- ingup. Disengagebladesbeforeshiftingintoreverseandbacking up.
35.This unitshouldnotbedrivenup a ramp onto a traileror truck
underpower,becausethe unitcouldtip over,causingseriousper- sonalinjury.Theunit mustbepushedmanuallyto loadproperly.
36.Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceaccording to brakeadjustmentinstructionsin this manual.
37.Muffler,engine,andbeltguardsbecomehotduringoperationand can causea burn. Allowto cool downbeforetouching.
This owner's manual covers two models of lawn tractors. Follow only those instructions which per- tain to your model lawn tractor.
Refer to the separate deck manual for all informa- tion concerning the deck.
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 separate engine manual packed with your unit.
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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. The loose parts (includes the battery fluid, steering wheel with steering cap at- tached and chute deflector) may be on the seat and wrapped in plastic, or may be located in a box. Remove all loose parts and carton inserts. Cut the front corners of the carton. Make certain brake is released, use the relief valve and push the unit out of the carton.
2.The seat has been mounted backward for shipping purposes. If the loose parts are on the seat, careful- ly cut and remove the plastic wrap.
NOTE: On some units, the seat may be packed with the loose parts. The
ASSEMBLINGTHE SEAT
Remove the hex
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BATTERYIt FORMATION
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.
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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