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FILLING FUEL TANKS
1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tanks.
2. Remove fuel caps.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below
bottom of filler neck. See
SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for
capacity of fuel tanks.
4. Replace fuel caps.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Bring steering levers back to neutral, set
parking brake, and turn off engine.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and place the steering levers
in neutral prior to starting the engine.
1. Set throttle lever to choke (915065, 067,
502) or engage choke control (915055,
057, 059, 501) for a cold engine. Set
throttle lever at 1/3 throttle for a warm
engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 15 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
2. Turn ignition key to start position and
release once the engine has started.
3. After engine starts, set throttle lever to
fast. Disengage choke control (915055,
057, 059, 501).
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up
several seconds to several minutes
depending on outside temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and
remove key.
5. Set parking brake.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is
plugged with grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
NOTE: The parking brake must be
disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or
drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or
trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie
down by linkages, guards, cables or other
parts that may be damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside
of mower deck. Clean after each use.