PREPARATION
HOW TO ENGAGE
THE TRANSMISSION
To allow the unit to be pushed, the unit was shipped with the
automatic
drive
disconnect
in the PUSH POSITION.
Before
operating, the automatic
drive disconnect
must be set in the
DRIVE POSITION. (Figure 2)
1.
The engine must be off.
2.
The automatic drive disconnect is located under the left side
of the seat deck next to the hydrostatic transaxle.
3.
To engage the transmission,
unlatch the automatic
drive dis-
connect.
The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
4.
To release the transmission and push the unit, pull and twist the
automatic
drive disconnect.
Latch the automatic
drive dis-
connect
in the PUSH position (Figure 2). The transmission
is
now released and the unit can be pushed.
NOTE:
In cold
weather,
the heavy
viscosity
oil in the
transmission
will make the unit difficult
to push.
Automatic Drive Disconnect
DRIVE POSITION
/
Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION
Figure 2
HOW TO PREPARE
THE ENGINE
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.
Check the level of the oil (see "Check The Oil" in the Operation
section). Add oil as needed.
NOTE: The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in
a slight amount of smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil
on or around the muffler. This is normal and only expected
during initial operation.
Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation,
maintenance, and storage.
CHECK
THE TIRES
NOTE: The tires were over inflated for shipment. The correct air
pressure is shown on the side of the tire.
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure
will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will
keep the mower housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure
is shown on the side of the tire.
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short
distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does
not cut level, see the instructions
on "How To Level The Mower
Housing" in the Service And Adjustment section of this instruction
book.
IMPORTANT!
BEFORE YOU START MOWING
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Check the engine oil.
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Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
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Check the air pressure
of the tires.
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Check the level of the mower
housing.
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Make sure the battery cables
are attached.
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Make sure the wire is attached
to the spark
plug.
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