Yard-Man 13875-9 - Before Starting Engine

BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
PUT OIL IN CRANKCASE See figure 9.
Place the tractor on a level surface. Remove the oil
fill plug and fill the sump to overflowing. Pour
slowly. Sump capacity is 3 pints.
For use in temperatures above 40* F., use SAE 30,
SAE 10W*30 or SAE 10W-40. For temperatures
under 40* F., use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30.
For temperatures under 0* F., see the engine
manual or consult a certified service center for
proper engine treatment.
Use a high quality, detergent oil classified "For
service SC, SD, SE or MS". Nothing should be
added to the recommended oil.
FIGURES.
FILL FUEL TANK (See figure 10.)
Fill the fuel tank completely. Capacity is approx,
one gallon. Use clean, FRESH, lead-free or leaded
regular grade automotive gasoline. Do not use
gasoline that has been stored for a long period.
DO NOT MIX WITH OIL. Be sure the gasoline
container is clean. Always wipe up any spill
promptly. Use a disposable rag or tissue and DO
NOT SAVE.
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^ DANGER \
Never add gasoline to a hot engine.
Handle gasoline with extreme cau¬
tion. NEVER smoke near gasoline.
It Is highly explosive and fumes ig¬
nite easily.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
To reduce the rider’s shipping size, the chute
deflector on the mowing deck is placed in the
“UP” position. Before you start the engine (at
anytime) lower the deflector to its operating
position. The deflector can be returned to its “UP"
position to minimize storage space.
CAUTION
NEVER operate the cutting unit with
the deflector in the storage position.
CONTROLS
The controls may be considered as the Drive
Control and the Cutting Control as follows:
a. Throttle Control. The throttle control is used to
regulate the engine speed and choke the engine.
The engine should be operated from % to full
throttle when operating the cutting deck. See
figure 11.
b. Gear Shift Lever. The gear shift lever is used to
shift into one of three Forward Gears, NEUTRAL
or REVERSE. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
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