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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number
of hours the engine has run and flashes to
indicatethat the engine or mower needsser-
vicing, When service is required, the service
reminder will flash for two hours. To service
engine and mower, see the Maintenance
section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For acurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with summer
weight oil.
1, Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;
wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the
tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do
not thread the cap onto thetube. Remove
and read oil level. If necessary, add oil
until "FULl" mark on dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill,
3. For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance section
of this manua D,
4. Tochange engine oil,seethe Maintenance
section in this manual.
5. Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
, Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-
atures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION: Alcohoi blended fuels (called
gasohoI or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage thefueI system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and tat it run until the
fuel linesand carburetor are empty. Usefresh
fuel next season. See Storage Instructions
for additional information, Never use engine
orcarburetor cleaner products inthe fueitank
or permanent damage may occur.
RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION
1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel
valve.
2. in normal operation,valve should be
set to primary(as shown inview)
3. If tractor runsout of fuel, rotatevalve
handle to reserve.
4. Drive tractor to be refueled.
5. After refueling, return valve to primary
position.
ReseFv'e
FuelValve
@
Primary
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or
if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine,
1, Be sure freewheel control isinthe trans-
mission engaged position.
2. Siton seat inoperating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke control out for a c01dengine
start attempt. For a warm engine start
attempt the choke control may not be
needed.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
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