Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform service as required before each
2.1.1.Check tires and add air as needed to bring
pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires.
2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using mower.
2.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to, but not over, the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner'smanual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
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FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4.Check blade engagement lever to insure it operates properly. The blade engagement lever must be moved manually from "ON" to "OFF" to stop blade.
2.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times.
2.1.6.With engine "OFF" move the tractor outside and add fuel to the fuel tank. Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling. Refer to engine owner'smanual for fuel specifications. See Figure 2.2.
2.1.7.Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism. With
engine "OFF", raise blade engagement lever to "ON".
The speed control lever cannot be shifted into "Reverse".
FUEL TANK q
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TIGHTEN CAP
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FILLING TANK
FIGURE 2.2
2.2OPERATOR'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
1.With the engine "OFF". raise operator's seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support. Lower the seat. Sit in the operator'sseat and slide the seat forward or backward until the clutch/brake pedal can be fully depressed comfortably. Raise seat and tighten the adjusting knobs to secure seat in position. See Figure 2.3.
LOOSEN ADJUSTING
KNOBS TO ADJUST
SEAT......
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FIGURE 2.3
