10 se c t i O n 3— as s e M b l y & se t -up
WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Never operate the mower deck
without the chute deflector in its down position,
even with the mulching plug installed. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Fully raise and hold the chute deflector; then slide the mulching
plug out of the deck discharge opening. Lower the chute
deflector. See Fig. 3-3.
Locate the shipping brace and tag, if present, between the •
chute deflector and the cutting deck. Holding the chute
deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace by
grasping it and rotating it. Lower the chute deflector. Refer
to Figure 3-4.
Store the mulching plug for future use. Refer to “Mulching” in
the “Operation” section for instructions on installing and using
the mulching feature.
Gasoline Fill-up
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.
NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline
left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in
the fuel system.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. •
For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87
or higher. In countries using the Research method, it should
be 90 octane minimum.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves •
less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful
exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended
and must not be used where exhaust emissions are
regulated.
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline •
by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol
blends are not approved.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline •
blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
The gasoline tank is under the rear fender, with the fuel fill cap
located in the center of the rear fender. The fuel cap is tethered
to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the
cap from the tractor.
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer
to the engine Owner’s Manual provided with your tractor for
instructions on checking the oil level.
Tire Pressure
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 25 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i
for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire
for maximum p.s.i.
Mulching Plug & Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING! Make sure the riding mower’s engine is
off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking
brake before removing the shipping brace.
WARNING! The shipping brace, used for packaging
purposes only, must be removed and discarded
before operating your riding mower.
Chute Deflector
Mulching Plug
Figure 3-3
Shipping Brace
Shipping Tag
Figure 3-4
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