9
Hydro
Midsize
22. Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for specications.)
23. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!
• Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
• Do not use hi-test fuel.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not spill fuel.
• Fill outdoors.
• Do not overll. Fill to 1" below bottom of ller neck to allow room for expansion.
• USE A FUNNEL TO FILL GAS TANK
24. Check oil level in hydraulic oil reservoir and adjust as necessary.
25. Adjust tire pressure in drive wheels to 14 psi (1 kg/cm
2
). Casters are solid.
26. Before attempting to start the mower, read and understand all sections of the Operation & Safety
manual.
27. Inspect safety circuit so that works properly.
NOTICE: Special setup instructions.
• Before engaging the cutterdeck, run the engine for ve minutes at full RPM. This is recommended for
new engine installation to permit complete engine lubrication prior to load.
• Do not engage the cutterdeck at full throttle. Set the throttle half way between the highest and lowest
engine speed, engage the PTO switch and increase the engine speed to full before cutting.
•
Do not use this machine without an approved grasscatcher, grass discharge chute or mulching plate(s)
correctly tted.
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS