Operation
than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could be damaged.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system (if equipped).
Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Operating Instructions
Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Important: The roll bar is an integral and effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position when operating the mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when absolutely necessary.
1.The knob must be completely latched with the tabs interlocking as shown in Figure 11 to lock the roll bar in the raised, operate position.
2.Apply forward pressure to the upper hoop of the roll bar.
3.Pull the knob and rotate 90° to hold in the unlatched position to lower the roll bar.
4.To return to the operate position, raise the roll bar, and then rotate knobs 90° so that the tabs interlock partially. Apply forward pressure to the roll bar upper hoop and observe that the knobs return to the completely latched position.
Figure 11
1.Roll bar upper hoop
2.Knob in “latched” position
3.Pull knob to unlatch
4.Rotate 90° to hold unlatched
5.Knob in “unlatched” position
5.Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged (see Figure 12).
| Figure 12 |
1. Engaged | 2. Partially engaged — Do |
| Not operate with ROPS |
| in this condition. |
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the operate (raised) position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
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