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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped
from the factory already filled w_th summer
weight oil,
1. Check engrne otl wtth tractor on level
ground.
2. Remove etl fiTI cap!dipstick and wipe
clean, re_nsert the dtpstEck and screw cap
tight, wa_tfor a few seconds, remove and
read oi! level. If necessary, add oil unttl
"FULL' mark on d_pstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the o_1
viscosity chart in the Maintenance sechon
of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
gasoltne wtth a mtnimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil wrth gasohne. Purchase
fuel in quamitles that can be used wtth_n
0 days to ensure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.
Do not store, sp_ll or use gasohne near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating Lntempera-
tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure good
cofd weather starting,
_IbCAUTION: Alcohol blendedfuels (called
gasohel or us{rig ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separatton
and formation of acids dunng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while instorage. To avoid engine problems.
the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer, Dram the gas
tank, start the engine and let _trun unttt the
fuel Itnes and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel nextseason. See Storage Instruc-
ttons for additional _nformatlon. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuef tank or permanent damage may occur,
Fuel stabihzer is an acceptab{e alternative _n
mtnlmizt ngthe fo rmarton of fuel gum deposits
dunng storage. Add stabd_zer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
the mix ratio found on stabihzer container.
Run engine a_least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel s_ab_lizer.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first hme or
if the engine has run out of fuel, _tw_ll take
extra cranking time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Sit on seat In operating pos_hon, depress
clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever _nneutral posttion.
3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
positron.
4. Move throttle control to dqoke pos_uon
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
5, insert key _nto fgnition and turn key
clockwise to start posklon and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do not run
starter continuously for more than f_fteen
seconds per minute. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, move
throttle control to fast position, watt a
few minutes and try again, If engine sttll
does not start, move the throttle control
back to the choke positron and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING
(50°F (10°C) and above)
6. When engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position.
• The attachments and ground drive
can now be used. If the engine does
not accept the load, restart the engine
and aliow it to warm up for one m_nute
using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
(50°F (I0°C) and below)
6. When engine starts, leave throttle control
_nchoke poslt_on until engine warms up
and begins to run roughly. Once rough
running begins, immediately move the
throttle controito the fast posttlon. Engine
warm-up may take from several seconds
to severat m_nutes (the colder the tem-
perature, the longer the warm-up).
• The attachments can also be used
during the engtne warm-up period
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