Simplicity 1692969 - Manual (Page 17)

Normal Care
SCHEDULE
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one
job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter.
See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
More often in hot (over 30” weather or dusty operating conditions.
is a sealed unit and requires no regular interval fluid changes.
RAISING THE HOOD SEAT
1. To raise the hood, grasp the hood recess (figure 10)
on top, then pivot the hood up and forward.
2. To raise the seat for battery access, tilt seat forward.
CHECKING/ADDING GASOLINE
, Hood recess
Do not run the engine with the hood raised
Engine heat will cause damage to the headlight
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CAUTION
Never use gasoline containing METHANOL, gaso-
hol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline
additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because
system damage could
Raise the hood and check the fuel tank to be sure there
is enough gasoline to complete the job. To add gasoline,
remove the gas cap. Do not overfill. Leave room in the
tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for
gasoline recommendations. Install and hand tighten the
gas cap.
Figure 10. Gas Tank Located Under Hood
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