OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER
First time users should push mower (see TO TRANSPORT) to an open, fiat area, with no
other persons or vehicles/obstacles near by.
DO NOT start unit until you have read this section.
Check to make sure bypass rods are in the drive position (see TO TRANSPORT) (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 6).
Operator MUST sit in seat.
Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake and placing control levers in the neutral poaition (outward) will shut off the engine.
Control levers MUST be placed in the neutral position (outward (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 3).
Place parking brake in the engaged (brake on) position by pulling upwards on brake handle, then slide to the left (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 8).
Make sure blades are disengaged by pushing
down on the PTO switch (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 1).
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 3,
Item 4)
Once operator has become familiar with mower operation and driving characteristics, make sure mower is always operated at full throttle when mowing. To obtain full throttle, slide the throttle control lever as far forward as it will go, you should feel a hard stop. To very the engine speed, slide throttle control lever forward and backwars to obtain the desired engine speed.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 3,
Item 5)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a
cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine. To choke, slide throttle control forward
and to the right making sure it is in the
full choke position.
To take out of choke position, pull back on the throttle control until it clicks in the
fast position. Once engine warms, set at
desired speed by sliding throttle control back and forth.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your mower has been shipped from the factory, already filled with
Check engine oil with the mower on level
ground.
Refer to you Engine Owners Manual for correct oil level.
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 ° E (0 ° C.), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
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CAUTION
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids dur- ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it the run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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