ground logic Pathfinder - Pre-Start; Starting the Machine; Before First Time Operation

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
4.3 BEFORE FIRST TIME OPERATION CONTINUED
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 12°.
• Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes
with any accessories attached to the unit.
• Operate up and down slopes, NOT across, use caution when changing direction on slopes and do
NOT start or stop on a slope.
4.4 PRE-START
• Fill the fuel tank. For best results use only fresh, clean regular grade unleaded gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of 87 or higher. Do not add oil to the gasoline.
• Do not overll the fuel tank. Never ll the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is ½”
below the bottom of the ller neck. This will allow for fuel expansion and will help to prevent fuel
spillage.
• Understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
• Refer to Maintenance, Section 7, and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.5 STARTING THE MACHINE
• Position the machine on a at and level surface.
• Ensure that the transmission is in the neutral (N) position and that the engine ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
• Open the fuel shut-off valves located on the engine and below the fuel tank.
• If the engine is cold, activate the choke lever located on the engine. If the engine is warm, it may not
be necessary to activate the choke lever.
• Firmly grasp the handle of the start cord and pull the handle toward the rear of the machine.
Do not squeeze the throttle lever when starting the machine.
• Once the engine has started, gradually deactivate the choke lever.
• Carefully step onto the operator platform.
• Move the transmission lever to the desired location.
• Slowly squeeze the throttle lever to start the machine moving.