Craftsman 107.2777 Checks Before Starting, Fuel Recommendations, Do not Start or Stop on a Slope

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

•Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick.

•Adjust the seat position and make certain you can reach all controls.

Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel. Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel. No other gaso-

line/alcohol or gasoline/ether blends are approved. Do not use fuel additives other than fuel stabilizer.

For storage: CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during 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 run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty (see STORAGE for fuel

draining procedure). Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 2).

2.Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion.

3.Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

tLWARNING

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.

Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area.

Avoid over=filling and wipe up any spills.

Figure 2. Pre=Start Checks

A. Seat Adjustment Knob

B. Fuel Tank Cap

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent (10 °) which is a rise of 3=1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.

Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with a rear=mounted grass catcher.

Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face. Use caution when changing directions and

DO NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.

WARNING - TRAILERS

Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or

truck using two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least one foot wider than the width of the rear wheels of this rider. This

rider has a zero turning radius and the wheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider could tip over injuring the operator or bystanders.

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