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FIGURE 9.
FILL FUEL TANK (See figure 10.)
Fill the fuel tank completely. Capacity is approx.
one gallon. Use clean, FRESH, lead-free or leaded
regular grade automotive gasoline. Do not use
gasoline that has been stored for a long period.
DO NOT MIX WITH OIL. Be sure the gasoline
container is clean. Always wipe up any spillpromptly.
Use a disposable rag or tissue and DO
NOT SAVE.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
To reduce the rider's shipping size, the chute
deflector on the mowing deck is placed in the
"UP" position. Before you start the engine (at
anytime) lower the deflector to its operating
position. The deflector can be returned to its "UP"
position to minimize storage space.
~CAUTION
NEVER operate the cutting unit with
the deflector in the storage position.
CONTROLS
The controls may be considered as the Drive
Control and the Cutting Control as follows:
a. Throttle Control. The throttle control is used to
regulate the engine speed and choke the engine.
The engine should be operated from 3/4 to full
throttle when operating the cutting deck. See
figure11.
b. Gear Shift Lever. The gear shift lever is used to
shift into one of three Forward Gears, NEUTRAL
or REVERSE. See figure 11 .
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DANGER ~
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Never add gasoline to a hot engine.
Handle gasoline with extreme cau-tion.
NEVER smoke near gasoline.
It is highly explosive and fumes ig-
nite easily.
FIGURE 11.
c. Light Switch. Push the light switch up to turn
on the lights. The lights will only operate when
the engine is running. See figure 11.
d. Ignition Switch. The ignition switch is located
on the right side of the dashboard.
See figure 11. Turn the key to the START position,
to start the engine. When the engine is running,
let the key return to the ON position. To stop the
engine, turn the key to the left to the OFF position
and remove it to prevent accidental starting.
e. Clutch-Brake Pedal. The clutch-brake pedal is
located on the right hand side of the rider and is
operated by depressing it with your right foot. See
figure 12.
FIGURE 10.
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