WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Gas and OilOil
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read the instructions carefully.
Gasoline
The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill.
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
NOTE : Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.
•This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
•Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends, such as E85, are not approved.
•Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in
•Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
•Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
•If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
1.Turn the engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise.
2.Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
3.Reinstall the fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. See Fig.
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