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engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty.
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the
N
-L
position, and engage the parking
EUTRAL
OCK
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove the
cap.
4.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap securely. Wipe up any
spilled fuel.
Figure 9
Before Operations Checks
Perform the following daily procedures before
operating the machine:
•
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 27)
•
Checking the Mower Blades (page 38)
•
Checking for Loose Hardware (page 41)
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