Remove the Packaging Materials
Remove the cardboard from the crate.
Remove any steel branding securing the unit to the crate. Locate the manual
packet.
Read the Operator's Manual
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Locate the operator's manual in the manual packet. You should always read and follow the instructions in the operator's manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information are located in this important document.
Check the Tire Pressure
Reduce the tire pressures to the pressures shown below. Tires are over- inflated for shipping purposes and must be set to the correct pressures for optimum traction.
RearTire Pressure:
Front Tire Pressure: 18=20 PSi
Check Engine Oil Level
Note: Engine is shipped with off. Add
FUI10W-30 premium engine off if off level is low. See MAINTENANCE for complete engine oil specifications and maintenance requirements.
Lift the seat deck (Figure 15) to access the engine compartment.
Clean the area around the dip stick/oil fill tube. Remove the dip stick from the oil fill
tube and wipe the dip stick with a clean rag.
Insert the dip stick into the oil fill tube (thread in or push down completely).
Remove and check the engine oil level. Oil level should
be between Full and Add marks. If necessary, add oil to the oil fill tube.
Replace and fully secure the dip stick.
Charge the Battery
Lift the seat deck to access the battery. If the unit is being put into service after the month and year indicated on the battery date tag (located on top of battery) charge the battery for one hour at 6=10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE &
ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for battery charging information.
Fill=Up with FRESH Gasoline
Lift the seat deck to access the
Remove the fuel tank cap and fill fuel cap and tank.
the tank with fresh fuel. After
\, ,.,,_,',_//_ fueling, securely install the cap and wipe up any fuel that may
have spilled. See the Operator's Manual for fuel recommendations.
The single most common service issue is stale or contaminated fuel! Fuel should not be more than 30
days old. Use fuel stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can. Stale fuel clean=out is not covered under your warranty.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 Gallons (15,14 L)
Start the Engine and Drive the Unit Off the Crate
Refer to the STARTING THE ENGINE and DRIVING PRACTICE sections of this manual for information on starting the unit and driving it off the crate.
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