Check Before Starting; Fuel Recommendations - Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
o Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on
dipstick,
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel,
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a
pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher, Gasohol (up
to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume)
is approved as a fuel, Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15%
MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel, No other gaso-
line/alcohol or gasoline/ether blends are approved, Do
not use fuel additives other than fuel stabilizer,
For storage: CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage,
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, Drain the
gas tank, start the engine, and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty (see STORAGE for fuel
draining procedure), Use fresh fuel next season, See
STORAGE instructions for additional information,
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur, To add fuel:
1, Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 2),
2, Fill the tank, Do not overfill, Leave room in the tank
for fuel expansion,
3, Install and hand tighten the fuel cap,
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.
Before leaving the operator's position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and
mower free of grass, Jeaves and excess grease.
Do not stop or park rider over dry teaves, grass or
combustible materials.
Gasoline is higHy flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is stitt hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area.
Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spitts.
Figure 2. Pre-Start Checks
A. Fuel Tank Cap
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent
(10 °) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm)
vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.
Select sJow ground speed before driving onto a
slope. Use extra caution when operating on
slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.
Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the
face. Use caution when changing directions and
DO NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.
WARNING oTRAILERS
Do not toad this zero-turn rider on a traiter or
truck using two separate ramps. Only use a
single ramp that is at teast one foot wider than
the width of the rear wheels of this rider. This
rider has a zero turning radius and the wheeJs
couJd fall off the ramps, or the rider coutd tip over
injuring the operator or bystanders.
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