BEFORE OPERATING
FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The rider mower may be delivered without oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine.
1.Place machine on level surface. Ensure that the oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around dipstick.
2.Unscrew and remove dipstick from oil filler tube.
3.Insert funnel into filler tube and slowly add oil in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s direction.
FILL FUEL TANK – See Safety Instructions.
Use only regular grade or unleaded petrol.
Do not mix oil with petrol – engine damage may result.
1.Clean around fuel tank cap so foreign matter cannot enter tank when cap is removed.
2.Using a funnel, fill tank with regular grade or unleaded petrol. Replace cap.
3.Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
NOTE: Avoid premature engine failure by ensuring | Check and maintain tyre pressure at 140KPA (20 PSI) front | ||
and 96KPA (14 PSI) rear maximum. | |||
the funnel is clean so contaminants are not |
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introduced into the crankcase. Wipe any oil | ADJUSTING THE SEAT | ||
spills so it will not cause dirt to collect on the |
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engine. | Tip the | seat | forward, |
4. Ensure oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick, | loosen the | seat | securing |
screws. Relocate the seat | |||
when screwed completely in. When finished | for operator comfort. | ||
replace dipstick and retighten. | Tighten the seat | securing | |
NOTE: See Maintenance Instructions. | screws and lowers the seat | ||
See Fig.5 |
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Fig. 5
CONTROLS
Fig. 6
1.Throttle Control – Mounted on the control panel and connected to the engine carburetor controls. Has the symbols for Slow, Fast and Choke.
2.Ignition Switch – This switch is part of the battery ignition system and has three positions marked for Off, On and Start. The switch is key operated and automatically returns to the On position from Start position when released.
3.Brake/Clutch – Foot operated pedal on left side of machine. Depressing the pedal disengages the drive belt and engages Brake Disc.
4.Parking Brake – Hand operated knob left hand side. Depressing the brake clutch foot pedal enables this knob to be engaged and disengaged. Brake is locked on with knob in up position.
5.Drive Selection – Foot operated right hand side. Depress with toe pressure gives forward motion; depress with heel gives reverse motion. Automatically returns to neutral position.
6.Cutting Height Adjuster – Located on right of seat with low cut at bottom and high cut at the top setting.
7.Cutter Drive – Lever located on left hand side of seat mounting box. Down position disengages blade drive and applies blade brake, Up position engages blades.
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