4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Follow the procedures below and check all of the following items before
each use:
1. Park the lawn tractor on a level surface.
2. Place the shift lever in the neutral position and set the parking brake.
3. Disconnect the spark plug caps and remove the key to prevent acciden-
tal engine start-up.
m If the engine is started accidentally while you are performing
the pre-operation checks, moving parts may cause serious injury.
OPENING/CLOSING THE HOOD
To open, pull up at the grip area until the hood stops at the fully open position.
-1 If the hood is opened while the hydraulic lift arms are raised, the
hood can strike the arms. To avoid damaging the hood, do not attempt to fully
open it, unless the hydraulic lift arms are lowered.
To close, slowly lower the hood until it seats in the spring clips.
RADIATOR SCREEN
m If the engine has been running, the radiator will be very hot;
allow’ it to cool before proceeding.
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RhlATOR SCREEN
RADIATOR
FRONT I)