3.2PRE-START
3.2.1Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual. DO NOT add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
3.2.2Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
3.2.3Refer to Maintenance, Section 4, and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
3.3MOWING
3.3.1Operate units with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
3.3.2Open fuel
The fuel
3.3.3Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, the PTO switch disengaged, and the motion control levers out (neutral lock position). (The operator does not need to be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and place the choke to the “ON” position. Turn ignition switch to the “start” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than ten (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool- down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
3.3.4Engaging PTO
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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