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Howto Preparethe Engine
NOTE:Theenginewas shipped from the factory filled with
oil. Checkthe level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
NOTE:Theoperation of a newengine will sometimes result
in a slight amount of smoke. This smoke is causedby paint
or oil on or around the muffler. This is normal and only
expectedduring initial operation.
A separateengine manual is also included with the unit. See
this engine manual for the manufacturer's instructions for
the type of gasolineand oil to use. Beforeyou usethe unit,
read the information on safety, operation, maintenance,and
storage.
,_ WARNING:Followthe enginemanufacturer's
instructionsfor thetype ofgasolineand oil touse.
Alwaysusea safety gasolinecontainer. Do not
smokewhenaddinggasolinetothe engine.When
insidean enclosure,do notfill with gasoline.
Beforeyouadd gasoline, stopthe engine. Letthe
enginecoolfor several minutes.
IMPORTANT:This unit is equippedwith an internal
combustion engine and must not be used on or nearany
unimproved forest-covered, brush-coveredor grass-covered
land unlessthe engine'sexhaust system is equippedwith a
spark arrester meeting applicablelocal or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effective
working order bythe operator.
In the State of Californiathe aboveis required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode).
Otherstates may havesimilar laws. Federallaws apply on
federal lands. Seean Authorized Service Centerfor a spark
arrester for the muffler.
In some areas,local law requiresthe useof a resistor spark
plug to control the ignition signals. Seean Authorized
Service Centerfor a resistor spark plug for the engine.
NOTE:Actual sustained horsepowerwill likely be lower due
to operating limitations and environmentalfactors.
ChecktheTires
NOTE:The tires may be over inflated for shipment.
Checkthe air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air
pressure will cause the unit to riderough. Also, the wrong
air pressure will keepthe mower housing from cutting level.
Recommendedair pressure is 14 PSI(1 BAR).
Checkthe Level ofthe MowerDeck
Make sure the levelof cut is still correct. After you mow a
short distance, look atthe areathat was cut. If the mower
deck does not cut level, seethe instructions on "HowTo
LevelThe Mower Deck" inthe Maintenancesection of this
instruction book.
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