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4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS

Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine.

Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and

clamp onto bench if needed.

A handlebar service position is provided for tipping the

unit for cleaning and service (Figure 3). See

Adjustments

IMPORTANT:

When tipping to service engine or unit,

use the following service positions for the brand and

type of engine on your mower:

Tecumseh & Robin Engines:

Place handlebar into

service position and tip machine to the rear.

Briggs & Stratton Intek Engines:

Place handlebar

into handlebar service position and tip the machine to

the left, opposite the discharge opening.

Kawasaki:

Place handlebar in service position and tip

unit to right.

IMPORTANT:

If engine becomes "flooded" due to

tipping, clean air cleaner and remove spark plug, put

one teaspoon of oil in cylinder, turn engine over a few

times and reinstall spark plug.

4.3 FILLING THE FUEL TANK

To add fuel to fuel tank:

1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.

2. Stop engine and allow to cool.

3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent

dust, dirt and debris from entering fuel tank.

4. Remove cap.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline

containing alcohol because alcohol will cause internal

parts to deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct

type and grade of fuel.

5. Fill fuel tank. (See

Specifications

for tank capacity.)

6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

ALWAYS

clean up any spilled fuel.

4.4 GENERAL LUBRICATION

Swivel Lubrication

(swivel units)

See Figure 4.

Apply

Sten Mix

Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the

lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036800 - 3 pack of 3 oz.

cartridges.

When using Sten Mix Grease for the first time, all

components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to

lubricating.

Commercial Models

Grease fittings on rear axle housing every 25 hours.

WARNING:

ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START

UP can cause death or serious injury.

ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for

moving parts to stop and remove wire from

spark plug before adjusting or servicing.

CAUTION:

FUEL SPILLS may result in minor

or moderate injury and/or damage to the unit.

Before unit is tipped up onto housing, remove

enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.

Remove battery to prevent spillage of

electrolyte.

Figure 3

OM0210

WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS

and its

FLAMMABLE FUEL

can result in death or

serious injury. Handle fuel with care.

ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.

No Smoking! No lighted Materials!

No Open Flame!

Allow engine to cool before maintenance.

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

handled with care. Allow engine to cool

several minutes before removing fuel tank

cap. Never fill tank when engine is running or

is hot from operation. DO NOT allow open

flame, matches, or smoking in area. DO NOT

overfill. Allow about 1/4" of tank space for fuel

expansion. Wipe up any spills and allow

vapors to dissipate before starting engine.

Use approved gasoline container.

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