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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (CONT'D)
9. Let the engine cool before storing.
10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
11. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
12. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
13. Use jack stands to support components when
required.
14. Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
15. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves and use caution when servicing
blades. Only replace or sharpen blades. NEVER
straighten or weld blades.
16. Remove sparkplug wire(s) before making any
repairs.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
(FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI-
MATELY 10 HOURS)
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
3. Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels Flat Free
Drive Wheels 12 psi.
2. Check the steering control rods for neutral
adjustment (See Adjustments, page 12).
1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8
hours. Adjust as needed.
5. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment.
6. Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings.
Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is just a
precautionary check to make sure that all the
fittings have been lubricated.
MOWER OPERATION
1. Read and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
* Check the oil level in the engine and the hydraulic
reservoir.
-NOTE-
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87 and a maximum of 10% ethanol.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
* The operator's presence levers must be released.
* The speed adjustment lever must be in NEUTRAL.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF position.
* The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock position.
* Cold starting. In the spring and fall when the
morning temperatures are cool it may be difficult
to start the machine due to the parastatic load
from the hydraulic drive. To relieve this load, pull
out and up on the de-clutch chain located on the
right side of the machine behind the tire. This will
allow you to start the engine easily. When the
engine is warmed up, slowly release the de-
clutch chain to engage the hydraulic system.
* The key switch must be on.
3. Start the engine:
* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the
choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly
push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the
above operation. When the engine is warm,
choking may not be necessary.
4. Engage the cutter blades by depressing the operator
presence levers and pulling the blade clutch switch
into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF
position to disengage the cutter blades.
* The parking brake must be on.