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START UP AND OPERATION
CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION
1.
Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular
unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s
manual for more details).
WARNING
HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE.
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL. USE
APPROVED GAS CONTAINER. NEVER FILL
TANK INDOORS. WIPE UP ANY SPILLS.
REPLACE CAP TIGHTLY.
2.
Make sure dirt and foreign matter is kept out
of gas tank. Use a clean funnel and gas
can.
3.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
4.
Do not use white, high test or premium
gasoline. Do not use de-icers, carburetor
cleaners, or other such additives.
5.
Check the crankcase oil level. Make sure
the engine is off. The mower should be
parked on a level area. Do not overfill. (See
your engine manual for more detailed
instruction.)
6.
Check battery fluid level.
7.
Inspect V-belts.
8.
Check tire pressure:
9.
Make sure underside of mower deck is free
of grass.
10.
Make sure mower blades are sharp and
secured tightly.
11.
Clean the air intake screen on the engine if
necessary.
12.
Perform any other maintenance as it
becomes necessary. (See the
“Maintenance” section of this manual.)
IMPORTANT:
Before cutting grass, clutch must
be broken-in as follows: With engine at
full RPM engage deck until blades come
to full speed and then disengage until
blades come to a complete stop.
Repeat 10 times to “break-in” the clutch
properly.
CONTROL LOCATION
JOYSTICK MODELS
Choke
Throttle
Joystick Control Lever
Ignition Key
Blade Clutch Switch
Parking Brake Lever
Cut Height
Adjust.
Lever
Cut Height Foot
Assist Lever
Cut Height
Stop Pin