Operation - Predator 61623 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Engine and Equipment pre-Start Checks
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting.
If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.
Note: Both the Transmission and the Blade Gearbox come pre-filled.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the engine's
crankcase is not properly filled with oil before
each use. Before each use, check the oil level.
Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil.
Running the engine with no or low engine oil
WILL permanently damage the engine.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Close the Fuel Valve.
3. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it.
Remove the Dipstick by turning it counterclockwise,
and wipe it off with a clean, lint free rag.
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine
is hot from use, shut the engine off and
wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris. Then replace the Strainer.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.
OpERATING TIpS - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
a. Use only during daylight hours.
Do not use at night.
b. Inspect equipment and engine.
• Check Blade connection, tighten Bolt
if necessary. (See page 19)
• Check tire pressure.
c. Fill the engine with the proper
amount and type of both oil and
unleaded gasoline treated with fuel stabilizer.
d. Make sure brush is dry. Start engine
on level area clear of brush.
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4. Reinsert the Dipstick without threading it in and
remove it to check the oil level. The oil level
should be up to the full level as shown above.
5. If the oil level is at or below the low mark add the
appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the
proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for
general use. (The SAE Viscosity Grade chart on
page 19 in the Maintenance section shows other
viscosities to use in different average temperatures.)
6. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
The engine will be permanently damaged.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
5. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
e. Clear work area of objects such as rocks,
branches and debris.
The Brush Mower can throw
objects a great distance.
f. DISENGAGE BLADE before:
• Starting Mower
• Operating Mower in reverse
• Driving over loose
material, such as
gravel, dirt, and mulch.
g. Watch starting video:
www.harborfreight.com/
brushmowervideo.html
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