Craftsman 107.28791 Operator's Manual

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WARNINGNever allow passengers to ride on the unit.Before leaving the operator’s position for anyreason, engage the parking brake, disengage thePTO, stop the engine and remove the key.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider andmower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass orcombustible materials.Gasoline is highly flammable and must behandled with care. Never fill the tank when theengine is still hot from recent operation. Do notallow open flame, smoking or matches in the area.Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.Figure 2. Pre-Start ChecksA. Fuel Tank CapAWARNINGNever operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent(10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm)vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.Select slow ground speed before driving onto aslope. Use extra caution when operating onslopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across.Use caution when changing directions and DONOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE.Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer ortruck using two separate ramps. Only use asingle ramp that is at least one foot wider thanthe width of the rear wheels of this rider. Thisrider has a zero turning radius and the wheelscould fall off the ramps, or the rider could tip overinjuring the operator or bystanders.WARNING - TRAILERSCHECKS BEFORE STARTING• Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark ondipstick.• Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.FUEL RECOMMENDATIONSFor daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with apump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasohol (upto 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume)is approved as a fuel. Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE)and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15%MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel. No othergasoline/alcohol or gasoline/ether blends are approved.Do not use fuel additives other than fuel stabilizer.For storage: CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems always use fuel stabilizer,especially before storage of 30 days or longer. Use freshfuel next season. See STORAGE instructions foradditional information.Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in thefuel tank or permanent damage may occur. To add fuel:1. Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 2).2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tankfor fuel expansion.3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.12