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Figure 14: Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)
A - Key
B - RMO switch
C - L.E.D. light
How to Operate the Unit on Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes
that are too steep to back straight up. Never
ride the unit across a slope. See the "Slope
Guide" in the back of this book for
information on how to check slopes.
1. Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift
lever to the slowest speed.
2. Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If
you must stop, quickly push the clutch/brake
pedal forward and set the parking brake.
3. To start again, make sure the shift lever is in the
slowest speed. Move the throttle control to the
SLOW position. Slowly release the pedal.
4. If you must stop or start on a hill, always have
enough space for the unit to roll when you
release the brake and engage the clutch.
5. Be very careful when you change directions on a
hill. When on a slope or in a turn on a hill, move
the throttle control to the SLOW position to help
prevent an accident.
English
Engine Operation
Before Starting the Engine
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Check the Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer's instructions for the
type of gasoline and oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
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NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the
engine runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the
FULL mark on the dipstick. The quantity of oil
needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the
dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
Add Gasoline
WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline
container. Do not smoke when adding
gasoline to the fuel tank. Do not add
gasoline when you are inside an enclosure.
Before you add gasoline, stop the engine
and let the engine cool for several minutes.
Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Do
not use premium unleaded gasoline. Make sure the
gasoline is fresh and clean. Leaded gasoline will
increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
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Figure 15: Gas tank
A - Fuel tank
B - Full line
CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or
methanol) and gasoline (called gasohol), will
attract moisture and cause acid deposits during
storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in
the fuel can damage the fuel system.
To prevent engine problems with the fuel system,
empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or
longer as follows.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine. Let the engine run until the fuel
lines and the carburetor are empty.
3. After storage, make sure you use fresh fuel. See
the storage instructions for additional information.
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