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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
o Select desired height of cut.
Lower mower with attachment lift control
o Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
_ AUT|ON: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher _on
mowers so equipped, or the discharge
guard inplace.
Move gearshift Iever to 1st gear and be sure you have
altowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowIy.
TO TRANSPORT
, Raise attachment lift control to highest position_
o When pushing or towing your unit, be sure gearsilift
lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.
Do not push or tow unit at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
yourtractor on atruck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc,).
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSiTiON
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
LiFT LEVER
"HIGHEST"
LOWEST
POSITION
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rO OPERATE ON H_LLS
with slopes greater than 15° and do not l
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. t5)
o The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
Check engine oil with unit on level ground.
• Remove o{! fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace and
screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil unti! "FULL" mark
on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
o For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (see "OtL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of t:his manual).
,, To change engine oi!, see the Customer Responsibifio
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOUNE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline wit! increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING INREI_APERATURE_
BELOW o,pop_,_or "',
.__ __,_,_,j,USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage 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, star_ the
engine and let it run until 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.
CAUTION: Fil! to bottom of gas tank fH_er
neck. Do not overfill W_pe off any spilled
oil or fuel Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame°
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