3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Unpacking
Open the crate. Remove the loose parts (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc) from crate. Remove unit from
crate; check there are no loose parts left.
3.2 Assembling Instructions
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Unfold the handle, and fix the handle with four
M10×25 Flange Hd. Bolts and four M10 locknuts
on each side as shown in FIG 4.
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All of the control rods, (left and right drive, blade
control and speed selector) have a clevis that is
secured with a M8 x 16mm clevis pin, washer
and cotter pin.. See FIG 4
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The Throttle Cable must be attached to the
engine according to the Engine Operator's
Manual. The Fuel Tank Line connects to the line
of the engine. (The positions of Fuel Filter and
Throttle Cable Attachment are a bit different on
different models of Engines.) See FIG 5
3.3 Engine Maintenance
Engine is shipped without oil. Fill to the
appropriate level with SAE10W-30 or 10W-40.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully before operating
the mower.
4.1 Pre-start
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See Engine Owners Manual
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Check engine oil level.
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Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean,
fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not add oil to
gasoline. Do not overfill fuel tank.
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Open the fuel tank shut-off valve.
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Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations,
their
requirements, and how to stop quickly.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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FIG 5
functions,
their
safety