Cub Cadet Time Save - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING
Operating
the Lawn
Mower
WARNING: Keep hands
and feet clear of mower
blades or other rotating
parts.
WARNING: Look behind
you to be sure there are no
obstacles before starting
the unit.
Gas Fill
The mower is shipped without gas in the fuel tank.
WARNING: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using 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.
WARNING: To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
STORAGE Instructions for additional
information.
WARNING: Never use engine or carbure-
tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to
no more than 1/2-inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
Always use clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive
gasoline. Fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel
or spout to prevent spilling. Make sure that the
container from which you pour the gasoline is clean
and free from rust or other foreign particles. Make
sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the
mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer.
Store gasoline in a clean container and keep the
cap in place on the container. See STORAGE
instructions for additional information. •
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WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the
mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair,
and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Oil Fill
IMPORTANT: The mower is shipped with motor oil
in the engine; however, you must check the oil level
before operating. For future oil fills, use the grade of
engine oil specified in the Maintenance section.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Check that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick. If needed, pour oil slowly into the oil fill
tube until a FULL oil level is achieved.
Replace the oil fill cap/dipstick. 1.
2.
3.
Gas and Oil Fill-up