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Section 2 -OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Familiarize
yourself
with all controls,
instructions
and
warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it.
Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop
the engine before starting the engine. Make the following
checks and perform the service required before each start-
up.
2.1.1.
Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2.
Check blade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running.
DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade
while the engine is running!
DO NOT attempt any adjustments,
maintenance
or
service with engine running.
STOP blade.
STOP engine.
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.2
STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1.
TO START ENGINE:
1. First, complete Pre-Start Check List.
2. Move engine speed control to the "choke" position.
See Figure 2.3. Refer to Familiarization Page.
IMPORTANT:
Blade control
must be in the released
"OFF/DISENGAGED"
position. DO NOT attempt to start
the engine with the blade control
engaged.
Stop the
blade by releasing the blade control. Stop the engine by
moving the engine speed control to the stop position.
2.1.3.
Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4.
Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
ADD FUEL TO
FUEL TANK
CHECKENGINE
OIL
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing
the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened
after refueling.
Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6.
Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
CHOKE
POSITION
STOP
ENGINE
POSITION
FIGURE 2.3
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