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Rules for Safe Operation (continued)
32. When using the vehicle v/ith mower, proceed as follows;
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running
if operator must dismount to do so.
(3) Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete.
stop before removing the grass catcher.
(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent in¬
tervals.
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.
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 separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit Is observed from the driver’s seat, facing
forward.
Adjuster
FIGURE 2.
This owner's manual covers two models of lawn
tractors. Follow only those instructions which per¬
tain to your model riding mower. Refer to the
separate deck manual for all information concern¬
ing the deck.
UNPACKING
1. Remove the riding mower from the carton as
follows. Open the top flaps. Remove all loose parts
and carton inserts. Cut the front comers of the car¬
ton. Make certain brake is released, and push the
unit out of the carton.
2. Remove page four from this manual and separate
the contents of the hardware pack according to the
illustration for identification.
-Loose Parts In Carton: (See Figure 1)
A (1) Seat
B (1) 12 Volt Battery
C (1) Steering Wheel
D (1) Steering Gear Cover
E (1) Steering Shaft Assembly—Not Shown
AHACHING THE STEERING MECHANISM
(Hardware A)
WARNING: Follow instructions carefully as
Improper adjustment of the steering
mechanism wiil cause excessive wear on
the steering gear segment and will void
your warranty.
1. Insert the steering shaft through the steering
housing cover. Place fiat washer and plastic
spacer over end of steering shaft before insert¬
ing the shaft through the hole in the front end of
the steering gear adjuster (Ref. No. 75 on page
26).
2. Loosen the hex nuts located at the rear of the
steering gear adjuster so that the steering gear
adjuster can be pulled about Vi" toward the front
of the rider, to permit easier assembly of the pinion
gear. One 9/16" wrench is required.
3. Place hex flange bearing, flat side down, over the
end of the steering shaft, and seat it into the
—steering gear adjuster. See figure 2.
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