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of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer
at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Note: Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill the fuel
tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap.
4. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck
7).
Note: Ensure that there is empty space in the tank to
allow the gasoline to expand.
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Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
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
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best performance.
Using the Rollover-Protection
System (ROPS)
WARNING
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.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar is
in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.,
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects, and do not contact
them.
Important: Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
1. To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to the
upper part of the roll bar.
2. Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90 degrees so that
they are not engaged
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position
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Checking the
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