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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER
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Before you operate the riding mower, study this manual carefully
to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the instruments and
controls. It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain
your riding mower efficiently.
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This engine is certified to operate only on clean, fresh, unleaded regu-
lar gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
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Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust
emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be
used where exhaust emissions are regulated.
NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over
from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.
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Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by
volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are
not approved.
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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.
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Check the engine oil level.
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Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
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Check the tire inflation pressures.
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Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for
maintaining complete control of the riding mower.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This riding mower is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunc-
tion, do not operate the riding mower. Call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule
service from Sears Parts & Repair.
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The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking
or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved
fully outward to each side in the neutral position, the parking
brake is engaged, and the PTO is disengaged.
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To avoid sudden movement when disengaging the parking brake,
the safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the RH and/
or LH drive control levers are moved to a position other than
the fully out in the neutral position when the parking brake is
engaged.
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The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
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The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless of whether the
parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the "OFF" position to restart
the engine.
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The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower
blades will stop if both drive control levers are moved into the
reverse position. The PTO will re-engage when one or both of the
levers are moved back to either the neutral or forward position.
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
This riding mower is equipped with a safety interlock system designed
for the protection of the operator. Do not operate the riding mower if
any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically check
the functions of the interlock system for proper operation.
For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the riding mower
seat when starting the engine.
1.
Operator must be sitting in the riding mower seat with both drive
control levers outward to each side in the neutral/start position.
2.
Engage the parking brake
LH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Throttle Control
Fully Forward to
CHOKE Position
3.
Make certain the PTO switch is in the disengaged (down) posi-
tion. Refer to Figure 12.
4.
Move the throttle/choke control lever fully forward into the CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to place
the throttle/choke control in the CHOKE
5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not crank
the engine continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the key to STOP
and wait at least 15 seconds to allow the engine's starter motor
to cool. Try again after waiting. If after a few attempts the engine
fails to start, do not keep trying to start it with the choke closed as
this will cause flooding and make starting more difficult.
6.
As the engine warms up, gradually pull the throttle/choke control lever
rearward past the choke detent position. Do not use the choke position
to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start the engine.
7.
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle before
putting the engine under load.
8.
Observe the hour meter / indicator panel. If the battery indicator
light or oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine.
Call 1-800-659-5917 to schedule riding mower inspection service
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from Sears Parts & Repair.
WARNING
WARNING
. Refer to Figure 12.
RH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Parking Break
Engaged
PTO Switch in Down
(Disengaged) Position
Figure 12
position.
position and
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