Assembly
2
Section
6
BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Carefully follow all steps in this section to
assemble the unit.
CARTON INSPECTION
Inspect the unit immediately after delivery.
Check the carton and contents for any
damage.
Contact the carrier (trucking company)
immediately if the unit is damaged. Inform
the carrier that you wish to file a claim.
The carrier will let you know how to pro-
ceed with the claim. To protect your
rights, file a written claim with the carrier
within 15 days of receiving the unit. Con-
tact our service department if you need
assistance.
Do not start the engine until oil is added!
The engine is shipped without oil.
Engine damage will occur if engine is
started before oil is added.
IMPORTANT: Oil must be added before
starting the engine. Starting or operating
the engine without oil will damage the
engine and void the warranty. See the
engine manual.
Do not overfill engine with oil. Engine
damage will occur.
Cutter bar blades are extremely sharp.
To help avoid serious injury:
• Keep the plastic guard on the CUTTER
BAR ASSEMBLY when the unit is not
running.
• Wear heavy leather gloves when han-
dling the cutter bar.
• Do not place fingers between blades.
Amputation could result.
UNPACKING THE UNIT
The cutter bar blade and attached plastic
blade guard are packaged separately
within the main shipping crate. Leave the
cutter bar blade attached to the shipping
pallet until instructed to remove it.
The handlebars are packed on each side of
the unit, connected with wiring to the
underside of the unit. IMPORTANT: Do
not damage the wiring when removing the
handlebars from the carton.
The included parts and hardware required
for assembly are listed on the following
pages.
Remove and discard the two screws that
secure the front of the unit to the wooden
pallet (see Fig. 2-1). However, leave the
unit on the pallet until instructed to
remove it. Fig. 2-1 shows the position of
the unit for assembly.
TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED
(2 ea.) Wrenches: 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" (or
adjustable wrenches)
(1)
Adjustable Wrench
(1)
13mm Socket
(1)
Phillips (or thin straight blade)
Screwdriver
(1)
All-purpose Oil
(1)
Tire Pressure Gauge
(1)
Measuring Tape or Ruler
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
Fig. 2-1
Remove shipping
screws
Remove control rods
from handlebar
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until all
assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this Manual
and the engine manual.
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