MTD 190-491 Specifications download pdf (Page 4)

ASSEMI:|LY INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERYINFORMATION

WARNING

A. Battery acid must be handled with great

contact with it can burn and blister the skin.

advisable to wear protective clothing (gogg

her gloves and apron) when working with it.'

B. Should battery acid accidentally splatter

eyes or onto the face, rinse the affecb

immediately with clean cold water. If ther,

further discomfort, seek prompt medical art

C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it wil

water, then neutralize with a solution of ar

water or baking soda/water.

D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pol

any sink or drain. Before discarding emp

trolyte containers, rinse them with a neu

solution.

E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clip

tery while charger is turned on as it car

sparks.

F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, rr

lighters) away from the battery as the h!

gas generated during charging can b

bustible.

G. As a further precaution, only charge the b;

a well-ventilated area.

*Always shield eyes, protect skin and €

when working near batteries.

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DANGER

Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to w_rning

above. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with water.

INTERNAL--Drink large quantities of water or

milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten e )gs or

vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. I!YES:

Flush with cool water for at least 15 minute,,, then

get prompt medical attention.

Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep

all lighted materials (cigarettes, lig| ters,

matches, etc.) away. Be sure to charge I:attery

only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain v,_nting

path of battery (drain tube) is always open.

KEEP BATTERIES

OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

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 FOR ASSEMBLY

(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" wrench_,s or socket wrenches

ACTIVATING AND CHARGING THE 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 (hook is on rear frame, under

fender). 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

completely charged. The hydrometer should read

1.260 minimum. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN

6 AMPS.

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