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Fuel Tank, Tracking, WARNING, IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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CONTROLS Fuel Tank IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it operate until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next season. See Storage for additional information. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Read the safety instructions before refueling. The capacity for the tank is 3-1/2 gallons. Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage and keep the cap correctly tightened. The engine will operate on a minimum of 87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. See Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85 alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine and components may occur. When operating in temperatures below 32° F, use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation. There is a risk for burns if touched. Let engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling. WARNING! Fill to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Clean off spilled oil or fuel. Do not keep, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. Recommended air pressure for the rear tires is 15 psi (1 bar). Tracking adjustments are made using the tracking bolts. The tracking bolts limit the motion control levers when in the full-forward position. 1. For preliminary tracking adjustment, move unit to an open, unobstructed area such as an empty parking lot or open field. 2. Using a 1/2" wrench, back the tracking bolts out until flush with nut. 3. Test operate unit by driving it at full throttle and the full forward position on both motion control levers. Gradually turn in the tracking bolt on the right hand side until the unit noticeably starts drifting right. 4. Drive forward at full throttle with both motion control levers in the full forward position. Gradually turn in the left tracking bolt until unit tracks straight. 16

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CONTROLS
Fuel Tank
WARNING
!
Fill to bottom of filler neck.
Do not overfill. Clean off spilled oil or fuel. Do
not keep, spill or use gasoline near an open
flame.
Read the safety instructions before refueling. The
capacity for the tank is 3-1/2 gallons.
Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage
and keep the cap correctly tightened.
The engine will operate on a minimum of
87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix).
Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can
be used. See Technical Data concerning ethanol
fuel. Methanol fuel is not allowed. Do not use E85
alcohol based fuel. Damage to the engine and
components may occur.
When operating in temperatures below 32° F, use
fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure
good cold weather starting.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust
system, become very hot during operation.
There is a risk for burns if touched. Let engine
and exhaust system to cool before refueling.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Experience
indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it operate until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next
season. See
Storage
for additional information.
Do not use engine or carburetor cleaners in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Tracking
If the mower is not tracking straight, check the
air pressure in both rear tires. Recommended air
pressure for the rear tires is 15 psi (1 bar).
Tracking adjustments are made using the tracking
bolts. The tracking bolts limit the motion control
levers when in the full-forward position.
1. For preliminary tracking adjustment, move
unit to an open, unobstructed area such as an
empty parking lot or open field.
2.
Using a 1/2" wrench, back the tracking bolts
out until flush with nut.
3.
Test operate unit by driving it at full throttle
and the full forward position on both motion
control levers. Gradually turn in the tracking
bolt on the right hand side until the unit
noticeably starts drifting right.
4.
Drive forward at full throttle with both motion
control levers in the full forward position.
Gradually turn in the left tracking bolt until unit
tracks straight.