Operation

Operation

Checks Before Starting

General Operating Safety

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Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on

 

dipstick (B, Figure 1). See the engine Operator’s

Before first time operation:

 

Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

• Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in

• Be sure to read all information in the Safety and

 

place and tight.

Operation sections before attempting to operate

 

•

Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine

this tractor and mower.

 

manual for fuel recommendations.

 

 

•Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

• Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit.

A

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 15°.

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

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

Mow across the face of slopes, not up and

for

 

 

 

down, use caution when changing directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Not

 

 

Figure 1. Pre-s art Checks

 

 

 

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

 

 

A. Fuel Tank Cap

 

 

 

 

 

B. Crank ase Oil Fill & Dipstick

 

 

 

Before leaving the operator’s position f r any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

 

 

 

 

 

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor

 

 

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

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

 

 

truck using two separate ramps. Only use

grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry

 

 

a single ramp that is at least one foot wider

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

 

 

than the width of the rear wheels of this rider.

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

 

 

This rider has a zero turning radius and the

handled with care. Never fill the tank wh n the

 

 

rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not

 

 

rider could tip over injuring the operator or

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

 

 

bystanders.

 

 

 

area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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