Troy-Bilt HYDROSTATIC LAWN TRACTOR - HORSE 769-06304 Operator's Manual page 11

Tire Pressure
WARNING!
Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Do not
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
OIL
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill.
Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate
Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read
the instructions carefully.
GASOLINE
The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill.
WARNING!
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
NOTE : Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline
left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in
the fuel system.
• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87
or higher.
• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline
by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol
blends, such as E85, are not approved.
• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline
blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are
approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
To Add Gasoline
1. Turn the engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located
under the hood. Remove the fuel cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no
more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no
more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow
space for fuel expansion.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion. See Fig. 3-5.
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