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engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the
N
-L
position, and engage the parking
EUTRAL
OCK
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove the
cap.
4.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely. Wipe up any
spilled fuel.
Figure 6
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page
24).
Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
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.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
If safety-interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily, and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent
PTO from engaging unless you do 1 of the following:
•
Move either motion-control lever to the center,
unlocked position.
•
Press the O
The safety-interlock system is designed to stop
the blades/attachment if you move or release
both motion-control levers into the N
position.
The hour meter has symbols to notify the user
when each interlock component is in the correct
position. When the component is in the correct
position, a triangle lights up in the corresponding
square
(Figure
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11
Maintenance
position on the PTO switch.
N
7).
-
EUTRAL
LOCK
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