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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Familiarize yourself with all controls, instructions and
warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it.
Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop
the engine before starting the engine. Make the following
checks and perform the service required before each start-
up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
ADD FUEL TO
FUEL TANK
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
DO NOT leave machine with engine running.
DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Blade control must be in the released
"OFF/DISENGAGED" position. DO NOT attempt to start
the engine with the blade control engaged. Stop the blade
by releasing the blade control. Stop the engine by moving
the engine speed control to the stop position.
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
CHECK ENGINE
OIL
6
WARNING
while the engine is running!
service with engine running. STOP blade.
STOP engine.
2.2.1. TO START ENGINE:
1. First, complete Pre-Start Check List.
2. Move engine speed control to the "choke" position.
See Figure 2.3. Refer to Familiarization Page.
CHOKE
POSITION
FAST
(RABBIT)
POSITION
FIGURE 2.3
(Continued on Next Page)
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
SLOW
(TURTLE)
POSITION
STOP
ENGINE
POSITION
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