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the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system,
use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap.
5.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck
(Figure
10).
Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
Figure 10
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page
37).
Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Using the
Rollover-Protection System
(ROPS)
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the fully raised, locked position
and use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
Lowering the Roll Bar
Important:
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absolutely necessary.
1.
2.
3.
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WARNING
WARNING
necessary.
is in the down position.
permits.
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Lower the roll bar only when
To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to
the upper part of the roll bar.
Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90 degrees
so that they are not engaged
Lower the roll bar to the down position
11).
(Figure
11).
(Figure
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