Bolens 135-688-000 - Manual (Page 4)

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices
in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator’s manuai.
28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi­
tion.
29. Never store the equipment with gaso ine in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open fiame or spark. Ailow en<|ine to
cool before storing in any enciosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine f^ee of
grass, ieaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage afte ' strik­
ing a foreign object. The damage shojid be
repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
32. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
33. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows;
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good ar ificial
light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment
while engine is running if operator must
dismount to do so.
(3) Shut the engine off and wait untii the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher.
(4) Check biade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
34. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting originai equipment
specifications.
35. Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and continue looking behind while backing
up. Disengage blades before shifting into
reverse and backing up.
36. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto
a trailer or truck under power, because the
unit could tip over, causing serious personal
injury. The unit must be pushed manually to
load properly.
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS­
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda­
tions.
ASSEMBLY
This owner’s manual covers various models of
lawn tractors. The units illustrated may vary slight­
ly from your unit. Follow the instructions which
pertain to your unit.
FIGURE 1.
NOTE
Reference to right hand or left hand
side of machine is from the driver’s
seat facing forward.
Contents of Hardware Pack:
(See Figure 1)
A (1) Steering Wheel Cap
(1) Belleville Washer
Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thread
Steering Bellow
Ignition Keys
Battery Strap
Battery Strap Hooks
Cable Tie
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Cotter
Hardware for Mounting the Seat (Not Shown)
(2) Hex Bolts and Lock Washers
or
(1) Hex Nut and Lock Washer
Loose Parts in Carton:
(1) Battery Pack
(1) Steering Wheel
(1) Seat
B
C
D
E
■F
G
H
I
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 2 )
(1)
( 2 )
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 1 )