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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (CONT'D)
9. Let the engine cool before storing.
10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
11. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
12. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
13. Use jack stands to support components when
required.
14. Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
15. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves and use caution when servicing
blades. Only replace blades. NEVER straighten or
weld blades.
16. Be careful when servicing the battery as it contains
acid, which is corrosive and could cause burns to
skin and clothing.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when
checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT
use smoking materials near batteries. Keep arcs,
sparks and flames away from batteries. Provide
proper ventilation and wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Battery post, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
(FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI-
MATELY 10 HOURS)
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
3. Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels
25 psi.
Drive Wheels
12 psi.
2. Check the steering control rods for neutral adjust
ment (See Adjustments, page 13).
1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8
hours. Adjust as needed.
5. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
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.
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 and the hydraulic
reservoir
*
On electric start machines the engine should
crank and start if the machine is in neutral,
the PTO engagement switch is OFF and the
parking brake is ON.
-NOTE-
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
* The operator's presence levers must be released.
* The speed adjustment lever must be in NEUTRAL.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF position.
17. Disconnect the battery or remove sparkplug wire(s)
before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative
terminal first and the positive last. When finished
with repair, reconnect the positive first and the
negative last.
