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Using Parking Brake
To engage
1. Completely push the brake pedal down and stop
the unit.
2. With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever to the neutral position.
3. Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your
right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make
sure the parking brake holds the unit.
4. Release the brake pedal. Stop engine and remove
ignition key. Now your riding mower is parked.
To release
5. Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be
automatically disengaged.
Before Starting
Filling Up Oil
Check oil level in the engine oil sump before starting the
engine. (Oil sump capacity: 36 oz./1.1 liter)
1. Place the mower on level ground and flip the hood
assembly up to access the engine.
NOTE: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two vent
openings located behind the seat.
A _ Dipstick
Fill up if
Read oil needed
/ level /
2,
3.
Figure 8
Remove dipstick and wipe itclean with cloth.
Replace and tighten the dipstick. Remove the
dipstick again and check the oillevel mark on it.
The oil level should be at FULL line on the dipstick.
See Figure 8A. Ifthe level isshort ofthat, add oil to
the oilfill slowly. Recheck the oillevel on the
dipstick. If needed, add more oil. See Figure8B. Do
not overfill.
NOTE: The riding lawn mower is shipped with oilin the
engine crankcase.
4. Place the dipstick in position and tighten to secure.
See Figure 8C.
Type of Oil
SAE Viscosity Grades
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°F -20 ° 0° 20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
Starting temperature range anticipated before next oil change
* CAUTION: Air cooledengines run hotter than automotive
engines. The use of non-syntheticmulti-viscosity oils (5W-
30, 10W-30etc.)in temperatures above 40°F will result in
higherthan normal oil consumption.When using a multi-
viscosity oil,check oil level morefrequently.
** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, ifused below40°F, will resultin
hardstarting and possible engine bore damagedue to
inadequatelubrication.
1. Refer to the chart above for proper grade of oil.
2. Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For
service SF, SG,SH, SJ" or higher.
3. Do not use special additives.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification and API service symbol with "SJ/CF
Energy Conserving" or higher is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter
required oil change intervals.
Battery
Ordinarily the battery is charged and ready for use; so
you will not have to charge it before starting. However,
if the battery is put into service for the first time after the
date shown on the side of the battery, you wilt have to
charge itfor a minimum of one hour at 4-6 amps.
The battery is located under the hood assembly above
the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3.
Filling Up Gasoline
WARNING: Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-
ventilated area, away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other ignition
sources.
NOTE: On a riding mower which has already been
started and/or operated once immediately prior to this
gasoline fill-up, turn engine off and let cool at least two
minutes before removing gas cap.
1. Remove gas tank cap and fill tank to approximately
1.5 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
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