MTD 1842, 1438 warranty Tire Pressure, Gas and Oil Fill-up, For California Models

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Note: See the Attachments & Accessories section if you would like information regarding adding a mulching system for your model of tractor.

Tire Pressure

WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is:

•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill.

WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or

while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read the instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

For California Models:

For California models equipped with a tethered, ratcheting fuel cap, STOP filling tank once fuel is seen inside the filler neck. This ensures that a proper expansion volume is created, otherwise the fuel can overflow creating a hazardous situation. Do NOT top off the fuel tank.

Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (if so equipped)

Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows

1.Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender).

2.Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the ground as follows:

If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the surface, adjust as follows:

a.Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.

b.Remove the gauge wheels by removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-7.

Figure 3-7

c.Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting.

d.Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and

the pavement. Secure with the flange lock nut previously removed.

Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

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