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ASSEMI3LY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERYINFORMATION
WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with grea
contact with itcan burn and blister the skin
advisable to wear protective clothing (gog,
ber gloves and apron) when workingwith it
B. Should battery acid accidentally splatte_
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affec
immediately with clean cold water. If the
further discomfort, seek prompt medical al
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it w
water, then neutralize with a solution of
water or baking soda/water.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pc
any sink or drain. Before discarding em
trolyte containers, rinse them with a ne
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clil
tery while charger is turned on as it c_
sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,
lighters) away from the battery as the
gas generated during charging can
bustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the i
a well-ventilated area.
*Always shield eyes, protect skin and
when working near batteries.
DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to v
above. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with
INTERNAL--Drink large quantities of
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minut_
get prompt medical attention.
Since batteries produce explosive gase
all lighted materials (cigarettes, li(
matches, etc.) away. Be sure to charge
only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain
path of battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREI
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IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine
with gasoline, and check oil level 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 for-
ward.
TOOLS REQUIRED FORASSEMBLY
(1) 1/4" socket wrench or flat blade screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench or socket wrench*
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches or socket wrenches
*If your steering wheel cap is square, you must have
a socket wrench in order to install the steering wheel.
ACTIVATINGAND CHARGINGTHE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the
battery.
1. Pivot the seat forward. Unhook the strap which
secures the battery. Disconnect the positive cable
from the positive terminal. Save the hardware for
reassembly.
2. Remove the battery from the lawn tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is placed in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery) is
routed.
3. Activate the battery as instructed in the "Quick
Start" brochure included with the battery fluid.
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: You can continue assembling the lawn tractor
while battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling
with acid), and later while you are charging the battery.
IMPORTANT: To obtain the maximum life from
your battery, it MUST BE CHARGED prior to initial
use.
CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute stand-
ing period. Use a 12-volt automotive type battery
charger to charge the battery at 6 AMPS for one hour
before installation.
NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate,
use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is com-
pletely charged. The hydrometer should read 1.260
minimum. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6
AMPS.
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