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TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing yo_Jrtractor,be
sure to disengage transmissionby
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at
the rear drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment liftto highest
positionwith attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hoodfrom damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hood is dosed and
securedto tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Tooheavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. "llres can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
ofyour tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already tilled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oilwith tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube and rest oil flU
cap on the tube. Do not thread the
cap onto the tube. Remove and read
oil level. If necessary, add oiluntil
=FULL_mark on dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.
• For cold weather oporationyou should
change oilfar easier starling(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-
nance sectionof thismanual).
• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimumof
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
depositsand reduce valve llfe). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantitiesthat can be used within 30
days toassure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operatingin
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
a_cWARNING: Experience indicatesthat
ohoi blended fuels (called gasohoi or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel systemof an
engine while in storage. Toavoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
_ICAUTION: Fillto bottomofgas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store,spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
Wbensta_ng theengieefor thefirst limecr if
theenginehas runout offuel,itwil takeextra
crankinc__rnetomovefuelfromthe tankto
the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control isin the
transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set parking
brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttlecontrolto fast position
5. Pull choke ccotrol out for a cold
engine start attempt. Fora warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
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