User manual KENMORE C8807

[. . . ] Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and manufactured for excellent performance if properly operated and maintained. Read this manual to familiarize yourself with the unit, its features and operation. Our products have passed the rigid safety standards set by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory. Also, please complete and return the postpaid owner registration card included with this manual. [. . . ] See "Cruise Control" in Section 5 "Operation" for operating instructions. (L)--Cruise Indicator Light (model 13105 only) Lights when cruise control is activated. Fig. 4-1 D B AK CAUTION KNOW THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BEFORE OPERATING UNIT. 4-1)--Ignition / Starter Switch Note: Always remove ignition key whenever unit is unattended to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting unit. 12 Note: Battery will discharge (and hour meter and headlights on Model 13105 will operate) if ignition switch is on when engine is not running. A warm engine requires little or no choking. (C)--Throttle/Choke Lever (models 13102, C8807 & 13104) Controls engine speed and automatic choke. Always return the throttle lever down to the fast setting after the engine starts. Features & Controls (continued) N 5 4 3 2 1 N R Gear Drive Fig. 4-2)--Mower Height Adjusting Knob [model 13105 only] Note: Use only when lift is in raised position. Allows infinitely variable cutting heights for mower deck attachments. Rotating in "+" direction increases attachment height, rotating in "-" direction decreases attachment height. 4-3 & 4-5)--Clutch/Brake Pedal Press pedal to apply brake and disengage drive. If necessary, add oil to crankcase through dipstick opening. B Fuel Tank CAUTION DO NOT ADD OIL BEYOND FULL MARK. Determine type of oil by following recommendations indicated in the engine owners manual. 5-2 Filling Fuel Tank Operation (continued) C Engine flywheel screen (C, Fig. If the unit has not been used for an extended period of time, charge at 6 to 10 amps for 1 hour. Worn, damaged or missing attachment components, especially mower blades, guards and discharge deflectors. 5-4 Seat Adjustment DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE! Note: Refer to the engine manual provided with the unit for specific engine oil information. Tire pressure 8. Check for and remove any dirt or debris present in engine compartment or air cleaner element. Fill fuel tank with a good grade of clean, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher. Leave ample room for fuel expansion. WARNING DO NOT REFUEL UNIT WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. KEEP SMOKING MATERIALS, SPARKS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND FUEL CONTAINER. NEVER REMOVE GAS CAP OR ADD FUEL TO GAS TANK IF ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. [. . . ] DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION: GEAR DRIVE UNITS: · Route belt around sheaves as shown in Fig. 6-20) 1/16" to 1/8" away from belt when the belt is in the "engaged" or tensioned position. 30 · Adjust belt guide (B) so it is pointing straight to the left of the unit as shown in Fig. · Adjust belt guide (C) so it is pointing straight to the right of the unit as shown in Fig. [. . . ]