602469_1009 4-3
Fuel system
DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions:
• Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all ciga-
rettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run-
ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline
spills.
• Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside
a building.
• Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store
machine away from open flame or spark or pilot
light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
• Use extreme care when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and vapors are
explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you and others and can damage property.
• Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the fuel from
the machine indoors.
• Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong
odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct
cause.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children. Never buy more than a
30 day supply of gasoline.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on
a truck or trailer bed with interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners. Always place gasoline containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on the truck or trailer
using a portable container and not a gasoline dis-
penser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must
be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
• Never use gasoline for cleaning parts.
• Read and observe safety precautions elsewhere in
this manual.
WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious
injury and illness.
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or fuel con-
tainer opening.
Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-
ately.
The fuel tank is located in the mower’s left fender.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for fuel specification
requirements.
IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because
the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The fuel tank
should be filled no higher than 2” (5.08 cm) below the tank’s fill
neck.
Engine oil and filter
WARNING: If the engine has been running and is up
to operating temperature, allow the engine to cool
before changing the oil. Engine and engine oil will be
very hot, so be very careful when changing oil and
wear the appropriate protective gear to avoid being
burned or exposed to engine oil.
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Machine must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and then per the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations after that. If mower is being operated in
extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently. IMPORTANT: When removing the
oil filter take precautions to minimize oil spillage on the exhaust
system.
Draining the engine oil procedure:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower left side of the
engine. Fig. 4-2
2. Remove the dust cap. Fig. 4-2
3. Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that might
block the flow of the engine oil.
4. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve nipple.
Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto the valve.
Fig. 4-3
5. Position the loose end of the hose out to the left side of
the mower so that it can drain into a suitable oil drain
container.
6. With the hose in position, twist the valve
counterclockwise and pull out to open the valve. Allow
10 minutes for engine oil to adequately drain.
Fig. 4-1
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