Manual

Operation
BeforeStarting
1. Checkthe guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2. Checkthe blade control (A, Figure 4) and drive control
(B) to insure they work freely.
Figure4: Mowercontrols
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4.
Checkthe cutting height. Adjust to the desiredheight.
Refer to the section entitled 'Cutting Height Adjustment'.
Checkthe engine oil:
• Make sure the mower is on a level surface.
• Cleanthe oil fill areaof any debris.
• Removethe dipstick (A, Figure 5) and wipe with a
clean cloth.
• insert andtighten the dipstick.
• Removethe dipstick and check the oil level. It should
be at the top of the full indicator (B) on the dipstick.
• If low, add oil (Briggs & Stratton warranty-certified
SAE30lawnmower oil is recommended) slowly into the
engine oil fill. Do notoverfill. After adding oil, wait one
minute and recheckthe oil level.
• Replaceand tighten the dipstick.
5. Add fuel to the tank:
• Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes can
safely dissipate.
• Removethe fuel fill cap (C, Figure 5).
• Fill the tank with fuel. Referto the section entitled 'Fuel
Recommendations'.To allow for expansion of the fuel,
do not fill above the bottom of the filler neck (B).
• Reinstall the fuel fill cap.
6. Cleanthe exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keepthe engine air intakescreen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
7. Chargethe battery. Refer to the section entitled
"Charging the Battery".
FuelRecommendations
Fuel mustmeet these requirements:
• Clean,fresh, unleaded gasoline with
• A minimum of 87 octane / 87AKI (90 RON).
• Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasahol) or up to 15%
MTBE(methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
• CAUTION:DONOTuse unapproved gasoline, such as E85.
Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engineto run on
alternative fuels. This wiii damagethe engine components
and void the engine warranty.
The engine on this equipment is certified to operateon
gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine is EM
(Engine Modifications).
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85
octane/85 AKi (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To remain
emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is required.
Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased
performance, increasedfuel consumption, and increased
emissions.
Operation of the engineat altitudes below 2,500 feet (762
meters) with the high altitude kit is not recommended.
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this manualare provided
for referenceonly and may differ from your specific model.
Contactyour dealer if you have questions.
Figure5: 0il andfuel fill
iMPORTANTMower isshippedwithoutoil in engine.
Failure to add oil beforestartingwill result in engine
damage.
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