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• It cleans the engine while it runs
• It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas 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 a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it.
3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until
the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below
the bottom of the filler neck. Do not fill the fuel
tank completely full. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
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 in Servicing the Engine Oil in the
Maintenance section.
Using the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake whenever you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake pedal (Figure 3) down and hold it.
2. Turn the parking brake lever (Figure 3)
counterclockwise and gradually take your foot off
the brake pedal.
Note: The clutch/brake pedal should stay in the
depressed (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push down on the brake pedal (Figure 3).
Note: The parking brake lever should release.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal.
Positioning the Seat
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine
and are most comfortable.
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Figure 4).
1. Adjustment knobs
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten
the knobs.
Using the Blade Control (PTO)
The blade control (PTO) knob engages and disengages
power to the blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Depress the brake pedal to stop the machine.
2. Pull the blade control (PTO) knob out to the
Engaged position (Figure 5).
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Figure 4
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