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With a 7/16 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-c lockwise to release drive
system. Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overt i ghten. DO NOT tow
machine.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Fill fuel t ank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rat ing of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will requir e
more frequent service. See Engine O wner'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 f uel
expansion and prevent fuel spillag e.
4.2.2 Make sure you understand the contr ols, their locations, their f unctions, and their
safet y requirements.
4.2.3 Refer t o Maintenance, Sect ion 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1 Open f uel shut -off valve:
The fuel shut-off valve is located on the rig ht side of unit in fuel line next t o t he fuel
filt er . Raise the hopper to access.
4.3.2 Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, speed control l ever i n neut ral position and PTO
lever “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary f or the operator to be in the
seat to star t the engine.)
On a cold engine, place t he throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST”
positions and push choke lever forward into t he “ 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 then ten (10)
seconds at a time. I f the engine does not start, all ow a 60 second cool-
down period between st art ing attempts. Failure to f ol l ow these guideli nes
can burn out the starter motor.
Aft er 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 “SLO W” and “FAST”
positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
4.3.3 Engaging PTO:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rot at ing blades under the mower deck are
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious inj ur y or kill you.
HOW T O AVOI D THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under t he mower or mower
deck when the blades are engaged.