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Filling the Fuel Tank
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
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Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more
than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15%
ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains
up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved gasoline may
cause performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a
major name-brand service station
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it into the
oil-filler neck, but do not screw it in
(Figure
10).
Figure 10
(Figure
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick,
slowly pour oil into the oil-fill tube to raise the oil level
to the Full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (Max.
fill: 0.53 L (18 oz), type: 10W-30 or SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SJ or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of
it as directed in
3. Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels to
the same height as the rear wheels.
Note: To raise the machine, move all the cutting-height
levers rearward. To lower the machine, move all the
cutting-height levers forward
1. Lower the machine
Note: The cutting-height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35
mm (1-3/8 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 54 mm (2-1/8
inches); 64 mm (2-1/2 inches); 73 mm (2-7/8 inches); 83 mm
(3-1/4 inches); 92 mm (3-5/8 inches); and 102 mm (4 inches).
11).
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Figure 11
Changing the Engine Oil (page
(Figure
12).
Figure 12
2. Raise the machine
(Figure
11).
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