Adding Fuel
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (
A
, Figure 7). Also see
Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (
B
) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(
C
).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
A
B
C
Figure 7
1. Check the oil level (see
Check and Add Engine Oil).
2. Make sure the starter insert is in place before starting
engine.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
3. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position the seat as desired, and release the lever to
lock the seat in position.
4. Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake
pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release
the brake pedal.
5. Disengage the PTO switch by pushing IN.
6. Move the throttle/choke control to the CHOKE position.
NOTE
: A warm engine may not require choking.
7. Press the start/stop push button and release as soon as
the engine starts.
8. When engine starts, leave the throttle/choke control in
the CHOKE position until engine warms up and begins to
run
roughly.
9. Immediately move the throttle/choke control to the FAST
position.
NOTE:
In the event of an emergency, the tractor/engine
can be immediately stopped by pressing the start/stop push
button or pulling out the starter insert. For normal shut down,
see
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
section.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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