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8. Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in
any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed.
Make sure the fuel tank is empty if the machine is to
be stored in excess of 30 days. Do not store the
mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
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 RUN-IN PROCEDURES
(FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI-
MATELY 10 HOURS)
1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8
hours. Adjust as needed.
2. Check the steering control rods for neutral
adjustment. (See Adjustments, page 6)
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.
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, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
MOWER OPERATION
-NOTE-
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 depressing the operator
presence levers and pulling the blade clutch switch
into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF
position to disengage the cutter blades.
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PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
