Adding Fuel
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure 6). Also see Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(C).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
A
B
C
Figure 6
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1. Check the oil level (see Check and Add Engine Oil).
2. Make sure the starter insert is in place before starting
engine.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
3. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
4. Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake
pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release
the brake pedal.
5. Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN.
6. Set the throttle/choke control to the CHOKE position.
7. Press the start/stop push button and release as soon as
the engine starts.
8. After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control to
half speed. Warm up the engine by running it for at least
30 seconds.
9. Set throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the tractor/engine
can be immediately stopped by pressing the start/stop push
button or pulling out the starter insert. For normal shut down,
see Stopping the Tractor and Engine section.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
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