Yard-Man 135N604F401 - STEERING AND SEAT ASSEMBLY; BATTERY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION

FIGURE 1.
Self-Tapping Screws
FIGURE 2.
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DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning
at right. Antidote: EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. EYES:
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes, then
get prompt medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep
all lighted materials (cigarettes, lighters, match¬
es, etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery only in
well-ventilated areas. Make certain venting path of
battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
AHACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
1. 19 H.P. only: Raise the hood on the lawn tractor
and remove the hex bolt and lock nut from the
lower steering shaft. Insert end (with hole) of
upper shaft through the hole in dash panel, and
into the lower steering shaft. Align the holes in the
upper and lower steering shafts, and secure with
-hex bolt and lock nut just removed. See figure 1,
inset.
2. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer
from the steering shaft. Pry the steering insert off
the center of the steering wheel.
3. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are
pointing straight forward.
4. Place the steering bellow, then steering wheel
over the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel
as desired.
5. Place the washer with the cupped side down over
the steering shaft. Secure with hex lock nut. See
figure 1.
6. Snap the steering insert over the four spokes of
the steering wheel.
ASSEMBLING THE SEAT
Remove the hex self-tapping screws which secure the
seat to the seat pivot bracket. Turn the seat around
and place in position against the seat pivot bracket,
lining up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the
holes in the seat. Select desired position for the seat,
and secure with hex self-tapping screws. See figure 2.
BAHERY INFORMATION
A 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,
rubber gloves and apron) when working with it.*
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area
immediately 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
battery 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 well-ventilated area.
*Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
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