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Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment
lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then
release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position
before operating the riding mower. See Figure 9.
GAS AND OIL
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combus-
tion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with
up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be
used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting
dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is
refueled or where gasoline is stored.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank
cap is closed properly and securely.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
Adding Fuel
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the riding mower
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
1.
Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Clean area around the fuel fill cap and remove the fuel fill cap.
3.
Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being
careful to avoid spilling.
4.
Fill the tank until the fuel reaches the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
Figure 9
ASSEMBLY
5.
Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely. Wipe up spilled fuel
before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move
riding mower away from area of spillage. Avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
Checking and Adding Oil
Your riding mower is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST
check the oil level before operating.
Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the
Service and Maintenance section. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do
so may result in serious damage to your engine.
1.
Place the riding mower on a flat, level surface.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. See
Figure 10.
3.
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
4.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil
until oil level registers between FULL and ADD, Figure 9.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard
starting, or spark plug fouling.
5.
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on the
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunctions or damage.
NOTE: To change the oil in your engine, see the Service and
Maintenance section of this manual.
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CAUTION
Fill Between
Full and Add
Figure 10
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