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mately 2-1/2 inches duringthe cool season -
and to over 3 inches during hot months.
For healthierand better lookinglawns, mow
oftenand after moderate growth.
• For best cuttingperformance, grass over 6
inches in heightshould be mowed twice.
Make the firstcut relativelyhigh;the second
to desiredheighL
TO OPERATE MOWER
Yourtractor isequipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the
operatorto leave the seat with the engine run-
ningand the attachment clutchengaged will
shutoffthe engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Start mower blades by engaging attach-
ment clutchcontroL
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - dksengage
,_attachmentdutch<x)ntrol.
CAUTION: Do not operatethe mower
withouteitherthe entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard
in place.
AttachmentClutch AttachmentLift
Lever =Engaged_'_ Lever HighPosition
P'osition_ i/
-Disengaged-__'_/Low
Pos,,on
iu_arhdarge
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills
s!opesgreater than 15.°..and do not drive
acrossany slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before starling
up or down hills.
• Avoidstopping or changing speed on hills.
• Ifslowingisnecessary, move throttlecon-
trollever to slower position.
• Ifstoppingis absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brakepedal quicklyto brake position
and engage parkingbrake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1stgear. Be sure
you have allowed room for tractor to roll
slightlyas you restartmovement.
• To.re_i_!_rnQv_nent,slowlyreleasepad(-
ing'brakeandclutch/brakepedal.
• Make all turnsslowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment liftto highestpositionwith
attachment liftcontrol.
• When pushingortowing your tractor,be
sure gearshiftlever is in neutral (N) position.
• Do not pushor tow kactor at more than five
(5) MPH.
NOTE: To protecthood fromdamage when
transportingyour tractoron a tnx_ or a trailer,
be sure hood isclosed and securedto tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tyinghood to
tractor (rope, cord,etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
A'I'rACHMENTS
Tow only the altachmenls that are recom-
mended byandcom wnhspec ca JomOf
the manufacturer ofyour tractor.Use common
sense when towing.Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous."l]rescan lose '
tractionwith the groundand cause you to lose
control otyour tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• The engine inyour kactor hasbeen
shipped, fromthe factory,already filledwith
summer weight oil.
• Check engine oilwith tractoron level
ground.
• Unthread and remove oilfillcap/dips_k;
wipe oil off.Reinsert the d'_'tick intothe
tube and restolifillcap on the tube. Donot
thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and
read oillevel, ifnecessary, add oDuntil
=FULL" mark on dipstickis reached. Do not
overfill.
• For coldweather operationyou should
change oilfor easier starling(See =OILVIS-
COSITY CHART" inthe Customer
ResponsbTdies sectionofthis manual).
• To change engine oil,see the Customer
ResponsbTdies sectioninthis manual.
ADD GASOUNE
• RII fuel tank. Use fresh,clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of87
octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life).Do not mixoil with
gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat
can be used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating internpera-
-tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, dean winter
grade gasolineto help insure good cold
weather starting.
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