Briggs & Stratton Operation, General Operating Safety, Checks Before Starting, bystanders, (6 m) horizontally, and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE

Operation

Operation

General Operating Safety

Before first time operation:

•Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower.

•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.

Checks Before Starting

•Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

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

•Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach all controls from operator’s position.

•Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations.

•Make sure the fuel valve (D) is in the “ON” position.

WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 15° which		A
is a rise of 5.4 feet (1,6 m) vertically in 20 feet
		D	C
(6 m) horizontally.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto		B
a slope. Use extra caution when operating on
	Reproduction
slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.		for
Mow across the face of slopes, not up and
down,use caution when changing directions
and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.		Figure 1. Pre-s art Checks
	Not	A. Fuel Tank Cap
		B. Crank ase Oil Fill
		C. Seat Adj stment Lever
		D. F el Valve
WARNING		WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.		Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or
Before leaving the operator’s position for any
		truck using two separate ramps. Only use
reason, engage the parking brake, dis ngage		a single ramp that is at least one foot wider
the PTO, stop the engine and remove the k y.		than the width of the rear wheels of this rider.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor		This rider has a zero turning radius and the
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess		rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the
grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry		rider could tip over injuring the operator or
		bystanders.
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.

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