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Steering Levers (Item 4)
A
B
C
D
Figure 8
The steering levers control speed, direction
and stop the unit.
A. To go straight forward, push both
levers forward.
B. To reverse, pull both levers backward.
C. To turn left, pull left lever back or push
right lever forward, or a combination of
both.
D. To turn right, pull right lever back or
push left lever forward, or a
combination of both.
To stop, return both levers to neutral.
NOTICE: When parking brake is engaged,
steering levers are locked in neutral.
NOTICE: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius,
slowly reverse inside wheel while moving
outside wheel slowly forward.
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
(Item 20)
1
2
the PTO switch is in the Off position and
parking brake is set.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Refer to engine manual for
correct type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck.
See Specifications on page 38 for fuel
tank capacity.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL!
4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.
GASOLINE
1. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.
IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with
an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /
E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum
recommended ethanol content is 10%.
PRE-START
CAUTION: Ensure all hardware is
tight, safety devices are in place
and adjustments are made
correctly.
EN - 15
1. ON
(Pull PTO switch)
Mower blades engage.
2. OFF
(Push PTO switch)
Mower blades disengage.
NOTICE: The engine will
not start unless the
steering levers (Item 4)
are in the neutral position,
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