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13
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
Gasoline
The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill.
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
NOTE : Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over from the
previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.
• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. For best results, fill
the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher.
• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an
approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends, such as E85, are not approved.
• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a
maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether
blends are not approved.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow
engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to
another area. Wait five minutes before starting the engine.
To Add Gasoline
Refer to Figure 1 and proceed to your applicable model for your gas tank.
Hydrostatic Models
1. Turn the engine OFF and let the engine cool at least two minutes before
removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Remove
the fuel cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to the base of the filler neck to allow space
for fuel expansion. DO NOT TOP OFF THE TANK WITH FUEL. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
STOP
STOP! Continue to Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (If Equipped) on
page 12.
Foot Control CVT Models & CVT Models
1. Turn the engine OFF and let engine cool at least two minutes before
removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Remove
the fuel cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than ½” below bottom of filler
neck to allow space for fuel expansion. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more than ½” below
bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. See Figure 10.
STOP
STOP! Continue to Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (If Equipped) on
page 14.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (If Equipped)
Move the tractor to a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as
follows:
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
the normally desired mowing height setting (there are six different cutting
height notches on the right fender).
2. Check the deck gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the
surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have between ¼” and ½”
clearance above the ground.
3. If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the surface,
adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
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