Assembly Instructions
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PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
Before operating the mower for the rst time, and as
a routine before daily operations, it is important to
make sure the mower is properly prepared and
ready for operation. The following is a list of items
to be checked. (For a mower with frequent opera-
tion, some of these items will not need to be checked
every day, but the operator should be aware of the
condition of each.)
For proper fuel and lubricants refer to Specications.
CHECK BODY ROD IN STOWED POSITION
Check that body rod is secured in the stowed posi-
tion before lowering body. Refer to Body Rod in
Stowed Position photo.
Body Rod
Body Rod in Stowed Position
FILL FUEL TANK
Fill the fuel tank using clean, fresh automotive grade
unleaded gasoline (87 octane rating minimum).
DANGER
Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is
highly ammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Use safe refueling procedures:
• DO NOT ll fuel tank with the engine run-
ning.
• If the engine is hot, allow to cool before
refueling.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Fuel the mower outdoors.
• DO NOT smoke while refueling.
• Avoid spilling fuel; use a funnel or spout.
• DO NOT overll the fuel tank; ll up to
about 1 in. (25 mm) below the top of tank.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT permit dirt or other foreign
matter to enter the fuel tank. Wipe dirt from around
the ller cap before removing. Use a clean fuel stor-
age container and funnel.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Al-
ways use fresh, automotive grade unleaded gaso-
line. DO NOT use premium, white, or high-test
gasoline. DO NOT use additives, such as carbure-
tor cleaners, deicers, or moisture removing agents.
DO NOT use gasoline blended with methyl alcohol.
CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine crankcase oil level before use and
after each 8 hours of continuous operation. Refer
to LUBRICATION for Checking Engine Crankcase
Oil Level in Maintenance Instructions.
CHECK AND SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEAN-
ER SYSTEM
• Check air lter restriction gauge to make sure the
yellow indicator disk is in the safe operating
(green) range.
• Check condition, cleanliness, and security of the
complete air cleaner system (inspect air lter
every 100 hours). For detailed procedures, re-
fer to CLEANING the Engine Air Cleaner Sys-
tem in Maintenance Instructions.
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