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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER
First time users should push mower (see TO
TRANSPORT) to an open, fiat area, with no
other persons or vehicles/obstacles near by.
DO NOT start unit until you have read this
section.
Check to make sure bypass rods are in the drive
position (see TO TRANSPORT) (see FIGURE 3,
ITEM 6).
Operator MUST sit in seat.
Your mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is
running, any attempt by the operator to
leave the seat without first setting the
park brake and placing control levers in
the neutral poaition (outward) will shut off
the engine.
Control levers MUST be placed in the neutral
position (outward (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 3).
Place parking brake in the engaged (brake on)
position by pulling upwards on brake handle,
then slide to the left (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 8).
Make sure blades are disengaged by pushing
down on the PTO switch (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 1).
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 3,
Item 4)
Once operator has become familiar with mower
operation and driving characteristics, make sure
mower is always operated at full throttle when
mowing. To obtain full throttle, slide the throttle
control lever as far forward as it will go, you
should feel a hard stop. To very the engine
speed, slide throttle control lever forward and
backwars to obtain the desired engine speed.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 3,
Item 5)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a
cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.
To choke, slide throttle control forward
and to the right making sure it is in the
full choke position.
To take out of choke position, pull back
on the throttle control until it clicks in the
fast position. Once engine warms, set at
desired speed by sliding throttle control
back and forth.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your mower has been
shipped from the factory, already filled
with 10W-30 motor oil.
Check engine oil with the mower on level
ground.
Refer to you Engine Owners Manual for
correct oil level.
To change engine oil, see the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to ensure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN
TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 ° E (0 ° C.), USE
FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE
TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
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CAUTION
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids dur-
ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it the run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel the next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
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