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Add the correct amount of gasoline
stabilizer/conditioner to the gasoline.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the
chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use
fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Note:
Ensure that the engine is shut off and the
motion-control levers are in the P
Note:
You can use the fuel window to verify the
presence of gasoline before filling the tank
Important:
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The
empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Overfilling may result in fuel leakage, damage to
the engine, or damage to the emissions system.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
position.
ARKED
(Figure
Figure 8
33).
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Think Safety First
Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
8).
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
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1. Safe zone—use the
machine here
2. Use a walk-behind mower
and/or hand trimmer near
drop-offs and water.
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Figure 9
3. Water
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