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FIG 4
FIG 5
3.3 Service Engine
Engine is shipped without oil.
Fill to the appropriate level with SAE10W-30 or 10W-40.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully before operating the mower.
4.1 PRE-START
Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will
require more frequent service. See Engine Owner’s Manual. Do not add oil to gasoline. Do not overfill fuel tank.
Open the fuel tank shut-off valve.
Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, their safety requirements, and how to stop
quickly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Check tire pressure in drive wheels. Proper inflation pressure for tires is 30psi (210kpa).
Check tire pressure in caster wheels. Proper inflation pressure for tires is 30psi (210kpa).