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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running end the attach ment clutch engagee
will shut off the engine.
Select desired height of cut.
Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
Stad mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
_ot operate the rno_ -
_ _ _ en_re gtass cateher,
_ on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
A'[ TACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER "DISENGAGEO" "ENGAGED"
POSITION \ POSITION ATTACHMENT
oLIFT LEVER
\ / //.IaN POSmOH
LOW
_,/POSITION
RUNNER
/
FIG. 7
DISCHARGE
GUARD
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
Choose the slowest speea before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing ]s necessary, move throttle control lever io
slower oosition.
It stoppJng is absolutely necessary, push clutch!brake
pedal quickly to brake 3ositior and engage parking
brake
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear, Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
Raise attachment lift to highest Position with attach-
ment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, ue sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five I5t MPH.
NOTE: To orotect hood from damage when transporting
your tractoron a trucker atraiter, be sure hood isclosed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord. etc.t.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. !2)
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
Check engine oil with tractor on level grouns
Remove oil fil! cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
diostick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds.
remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting _See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual_.
To change engine oil: see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual
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ADD GASOUNE
Fi!! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane, rUse of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life7 Do not mix o_1with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C) USE FRESH. CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
Iuels (called gasohol or us=ng ethanol or methanol] can
attract moisture which leads to seuaration and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can oamage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank. start the
eneEneand let it run unt the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information, Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
I ,_ filler neck. Do not overfimLWipe off any
t sp,leaoil o ot spillor
use gasoline near an open flame.
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