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Assembly
Check Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking Oil Level, page 38.
Check Side Discharge Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up
and lower into place.
Check the Leveling of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first
put in use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 55.
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Cooling System
Checking Radiator Coolant
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Coolant is hot and pressurized.
Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or
touching hot radiator can cause severe
burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to
cool at least 15 minutes or until the
radiator cap is cool enough to touch
without burning your hand before
removing the radiator cap.
Do not touch radiator and surrounding
parts that are hot.
Check the cooling system level before engine is first
started.
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of permanent anti–freeze
(ethylene glycol) and water.
Cooling System Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 l)
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