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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery
terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit
damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.
Reverse connections may result in sparks which can
cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of
charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to
negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and
positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect positive
(+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious
injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and
its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe
chemical burns.
No flames, No sparks, No smoking near battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near
battery. Use insulated tools.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45˚ angle in any direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are
strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during
maintenance.
Release pressure slowly from components with stored
energy.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while
engine is running (except where specifically
recommended). Stop engine, remove key or spark plug
wire and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing
or cleaning.
Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building
where any ignition sources are present.
Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before
storing in closed area or covering unit.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around
muffler and engine, to help prevent fires.
For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean unit
thoroughly. See engine manual for proper storage.
Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical lock is
used.
Use only attachments or accessories designed for your
unit.
Check all hardware at regular intervals, especially blade
attachment bolts. Keep all hardware properly tightened.
Check attachment components frequently. If worn or
damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts.
Tools required:
•
socket wrench, 15/16"
•
tire gauge
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from the shipping
container.
Install Handlebar
1. Remove nut securing handlebar to shaft.
2. Remove handlebar from shaft.
3. Place handlebar on shaft so handle grips are up
and angled toward front of unit.
4. Replace nut securing handlebar to shaft.
Prepare Seat
Remove and discard hair pin and clevis pin from back of
seat.
Check Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure and adjust. Adjust front tires to
12-15 PSI (82.8 - 103.4 kPa). Adjust rear tires to
20-25 PSI (137.9 - 172.4 kPa).
Fill Engine Crankcase
The unit is shipped
without
oil in engine crankcase. Refer
to engine manual for proper oil type and crankcase
capacity.
Check Hydraulic Oil
See
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
on page 12
.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
See
Filling Fuel Tank
on page 10
.
Charge Battery
See instructions for battery removal and charging in
Battery on page 15.
Install Deck
See deck Owner/Operator Manual.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
