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85363-85364 Rev B
SAFETY FIRST
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Remove Wire From Spark Plug Before Performing Any Assembly Procedure
Always Follow All Safety Hazard Warnings.
Read And Follow All Safety Decals.
Wear The Appropriate Safety Gear.
Step 1.
Remove the LS-22 from the shipping container.
Set wheel lift handle
[ I ]
in a “Wheels Lowered”
position (handle pushed down).
USE CAUTION - The LS-22 Weighs 86.1
Kg (190 Pounds). Use proper lifting
techniques and properly rated lifting
devices.
BE AWARE OF SHARP EDGES AND
BLADES!!
Use caution when working around the blade
assembly. The blades have sharp edges
that can easily cut hands.
Step 2.
Check the inside of the seed hopper
[A]
.
Remove any items remaining from shipping or
factory processes.
Step 3.
Loosen the handlebar locking knobs
[B]
.
Step 4.
Swing the upper handlebar
[C]
from the
folded storage position to the upright operating
position. Take care not to pinch or kink the clutch
control cable
[D]
or the seed gate control cable
[E]
.
Securely retighten the handlebar locking knobs.
Step 5.
Check the movement of the clutch control
handle
[F]
.
DO NOT Start the Engine.
The clutch
control should move easily without excessive force
or binding. Clutch handle must return to the normal
“clutch disengaged” position when released. If
movement problems are noted, check for cable
interference with other parts of the machine or
the handlebar, cable damage, or a disconnected
clutch spring (located at the end of the cable, under
guard).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY,
Read and Understand the Entire Operator’s
Manual Before Operating This Machine.
Assembly and Setup
(See Figure 1)
Step 6.
Check the seed gate control handle
[G]
operation, the seed gate should open and close
without excessive force being used to move the
control handle. If movement problems are noted,
check the seed gate dial setting
[H].
Seed gate
dial position “17” allows the maximum seed gate
movement. Also look for objects caught in the
seed gate (inside of the seed hopper).
Step 7.
Check the wheel lift handle
[ I ]
for proper
operation. The handle should operate without
excessive force being used to move the wheels up
and down. Check that control cables
[D]
and
[E]
are not caught in the wheel lift linkage.
Step 8.
Check air pressure in tires
[J]
. Tires are
equipped with a sealant.
Wear eye protection
when checking tires.
Check only when the valve
stem is at the top of the wheel. If needed, inflate
the tires to the pressure as shown on the tire.
DO NOT START ENGINE!!
Engine May Have Been Shipped From The
Factory Without Oil In The Crankcase.
Step 9.
With the engine setting level, check the
oil level in the engine crankcase. If needed,
lubricate the engine in accordance with the
engine manufacturer’s instructions. Fill the engine
crankcase with the recommended oil for the
expected temperature range.
Step 10.
Fill the fuel tank only 3/4 full to avoid spillage
during handling and operation.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
SAFE-14
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
