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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a
capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by
turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh
(under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no
more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. 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.
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is shipped with oil in the
engine. However, you
MUST
check the oil level before
operating. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
on page 18 for
detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING:
Make sure the riding mower’s
engine is off, set the parking brake and
remove the ignition key before removing the
shipping brace
.
•
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning
tag found on the right side of the cutting deck.
•
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
T
he shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
