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| 5. | Add fuel to the tank: | ||
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov- |
| • Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes | ||
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| • Remove the fuel fill cap (B, Figure 2). |
Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), drive con- |
| • Fill the tank with fuel. Refer to the Engine | ||
| trol (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure |
| Owner’s Manual for fuel specifications and proce- | |
| they work freely. |
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| • Reinstall the fuel fill cap. |
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| A | 6. Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and | |
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| engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, | |
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| grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen |
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| and cooling fins clear at all times. |
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Figure 1: Mower controls
3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired
height. Refer to the section entitled ‘Cutting Height | |||
Adjustment’. |
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4. Check the engine oil (A, Figure 2) and add |
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needed to bring the level up to the full mark. Refer |
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to the Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications | |||
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Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill
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