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3.2 PRE-START
3.2.1 Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may
also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more
frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
DO NOT add oil to gasoline.
DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above
a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion
and prevent fuel spillage.
3.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
3.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 4, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3.1 Operate units with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower
roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
3.3.2 Open fuel shut off valve:
The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line behind and to the right of the seat.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
3.3.3 Starting Engine
:
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position) and
PTO switch “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in
the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST”
positions and pull choke control out into the “ON” position. Turn ignition switch to the
“start” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten (10)
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-down
period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can
burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the
engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST”
positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
3.3.4 Engaging PTO
:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower
deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or
kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the
mower or mower deck when the blades
are engaged.