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• For best results, use only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
• Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline
(such as E15 or E85) with more than 10%
ethanol by volume. Performance prob-
lems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
• Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool sev-
eral minutes before adding fuel. If
fuel is spilled, do not start engine
and avoid creating a source of igni-
tion until the fuel is wiped clean and
evaporated.
• Check tire pressure (see page 25). Im-
proper pressure will adversely affect
traction, steering and level cutting height.
• Check tires for damage or cracking.
• Check hydrostatic pump drive belt for
damage or cracking.
• Check mower deck belt for damage or
cracking.
• Check mower deck level.
• Check to ensure blades are sharp and
secure; the cutting edge should be po-
sitioned in the direction of blade rotation
(clockwise as viewed from top of mower
deck).
• Adjust cutting height if necessary.
• Check operation of park brake (see "Park
Brake Adjustment" page 32).
• Remove grass and debris from machine.
• Test safety interlock systems (see chart
below). Perform these tests in a clear
open area and keep bystanders away. If
there is a malfunction during one of these
procedures, DO NOT operate machine.
(See your Grasshopper dealer).
Action
Left
Steering
Lever
Right
Steering
Lever
PTO
Switch
Parking
Brake
Proper
Result
Start Circuits
Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)
Test Safety Interlock System Daily
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Try starting engine
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Raise off seat
Move left steering
lever in
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
In
In
In
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Engine Cranks
Engine will not crank
Engine will not crank
Engine will not crank
Engine does not stop
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Engine Stops
Move right steering
lever in
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