Type of Oil
1.Refer to the chart below for proper grade of oil.
2.Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For service SF, SG,SH, SJ" or higher.
3.Do not use special additives.
Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC
SAE Viscosity Grades
30L
Type of Gasoline
•Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with minimum 85 octane rating.
•Do not use gasoline mixed with methanol, or gasoline which has been stored for more than 30 days. Always purchase fuel in quantity that can be used up within 30 days. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on carburetor.
•Do not mix gasoline with engine oil.
NOTE: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, are blended with alcohol or ether. Using these blends frequently can damage the fuel system or affect performance. If engine performance is affected, use gasoline with Iower percentage of alcohol or ether.
°F
Starting temperature range anticipated before next oil change
*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. The use of
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40°F, will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
Battery
Ordinarily the battery is charged and ready for use; so you will not have to charge it before starting. However, if the battery is put into service for the first time after the date shown on the side of the battery, you will have to charge it for a minimum of one hour at
The battery is located under the hood assembly above the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 20.
Filling Up Gasoline
,_ WARNING: Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well- ventilated area, away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other ignition
SOUrCeS.
NOTE: On a riding mower which has already been started and/or operated once immediately prior to this gasoline
1.Remove gas tank cap and fill tank to approximately 1.5 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
2.Replace cap on the gas tank and tighten to secure.
NOTE: If fuel spills on part of engine or vehicle, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Starting Engine
1.Be sure the wire is attached to the spark plug.
2.Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
3.Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position (all the way forward).
4.Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
5.Turn ignition key to the START position. Once the engine starts, let key return to ON position.
6.Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position and into FAST throttle position.
NOTE: If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
Operating the Riding Mower
1.Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake is disengaged.
2.Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or the REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear and check before backing up.
3.Release the brake pedal.
4.Depress the "Go" Pedal.
5.To stop, release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal.
6.Press the blade engagement pedal downward until the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged either while the mower is moving or standing.
,_ WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening, the blades or any part of the deck.
_ WARNING: Do not tip the equipment at an angle which causes the gasoline to spill.
NOTE: Your riding mower is equipped with a blade lock to keep the blade engaged without the operator having to depress the blade pedal continuously. See Figure 4.
7.To engage the blade lock: While pressing down
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