9.Always store gasoline in a
10.Be careful when servicing the battery as it con- tains acid, which is corrosive and could cause burns to skin and clothing.
11.Batteries release explosive gases when being charged or discharged. Keep batteries away from any source of sparks and/or flame.
INITIAL
1.Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8 hours. Check for abnormal wear and adjust as needed.
2.Check the steering control rods for neutral adjustment. (See Adjustments, page 7)
3.Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels | 25 psi. |
Drive Wheels | 15 psi. |
4.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5.Check the safety switches for proper adjustment: * The engine will crank, but not start if the
machine is not in neutral.
*On electric start machines, the engine will not crank if the PTO switch is on.
*The engine should crank and start if the machine is in neutral and the PTO engagement switch is OFF.
6.Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings. Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is just a precautionary check to make sure that all the fittings have been lubricated properly.
MOWER OPERATION
1.Read and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this machine.
2.Before starting the engine:
*Check the oil level in the engine.
*Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh,
*Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel tank.
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than 87.
*The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
*The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF position.
*The operator's presence levers must be released.
*The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock position.
*The key switch must be on.
3.Start the engine:
*Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the above operation. When the engine is warm, choking may not be necessary.
4.Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade clutch switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF position to disengage the cutter blades.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
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