Instruction Manual

• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

Adding Fuel

WARNING

An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel its engine.

Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors

can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine.

To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:

• DO NOT use leaded fuel.

• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or

stored for long periods.

• NEVER mix oil with fuel.

• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol)

NOTE: Before refueling, allow engine to cool two minutes.

1. Turn the engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing

the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located under the seat. The fuel cap is

tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap

from the tractor.

2. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.

3. Fill tank until fuel reaches ⁄ inch below the bottom of the filler neck to

allow space for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill. See Figure 18.

Figure 18

4. Replace the gasoline cap and tighten securely. Wipe up spilled fuel before

starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move machine away

from area of spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors

are gone.

Tire Pressure

WARNING

Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the

maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended

or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting

deck to mow unevenly.

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