Initial Adjustments, Seat Adjustment Lever The Seat

the deck lift handle and move it outward. This allows the handle to move forward, lowering the deck to the cutting position.

7.Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank. When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a coun- terclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close

this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the

engine.

Figure. 4

Fuel Shutoff Valve

8.Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat

Adjustment Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjust- ment Lever is used to move the seat forward and backward. To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjustment lever to the left then push the seat forward or back to the desired posi- tion. Release the lever so the seat will lock in place.

9.Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See Figure 1) Located on the right side of the mower in front of the ignition switch. When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm. When the machine is off the tachometer displays running time.

10.Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke Lever is located on the left instrument panel next to the seat. The Choke Lever is operated manually. Having the Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the Choke Lever should be in the OFF position.

Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for each recommended lubrication interval. There is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended engine oil and filter change.

B.Initial Adjustments

1.Check the fluid levels and tires:

Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.

a.Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVER- FILL. Space must be left for expansion.

b.Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add