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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST 
Make the following checks and perform service as 
required before each start-up. 
2.1.1.  Check tires and add air as needed to bring 
pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in 
rear tires.  
 
2.1.2.  Check guards, deflectors and covers to make 
sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards 
are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using 
mower. 
 
2.1.3.  Check engine oil and add oil as needed to 
bring level up to, but not over, the FULL mark.  Refer 
to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See 
Figure 2.1.  
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.1 
 
2.1.4.  Check blade switch to ensure it moves 
freely. Manually pull switch out to the “ON” position 
and push switch down to the “OFF” position. 
 
2.1.5.  Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engine 
and tractor of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.  
Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean 
at all times. 
 
2.1.6.  With engine “OFF” move the tractor outside 
and add fuel to the fuel tank. Securely tighten fuel cap 
after refueling. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel 
specifications. See Figure 2.2. 
 
2.1.7.  Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism. Refer to 
Section “Reverse Lockout Mechanism”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.2 
 
 
2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 
2.2.1.  FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 
1.  With the engine "OFF", raise operator's seat and 
loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support. 
Lower the seat. Sit in the operator's seat and slide the 
seat forward or backward until the clutch/brake pedal 
can be fully depressed comfortably. Raise seat and 
tighten the adjusting knobs to secure seat in position. 
See Figure 2.3. 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.3 
 
 
 
SAFE 
LEVEL 
AREA 
FUEL TANK 
TIGHTEN CAP 
AFTER 
FILLING TANK 
LOOSEN ADJUSTING 
KNOBS TO ADJUST 
SEAT