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OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Your tractorisequipped with an operatorpresence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator toleave the seat with
the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged will
shut off the engine.
Select desired height ofcut.
Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
• Stad mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
SWITCH PULL*OUT TO
"ENGAGE"
PUSH-IN TO
"DISENGAGE"
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down |
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
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do not drive across any slope.
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 stepping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position 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 tums slowly.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attacl
ment lift control.
• When pushing ortowing your tractor, be sure gearsh
lever is in neutral (N) position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPI-
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transportir_
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed ar
securedtotractor. Useanappropriate meansof tying hoc
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
• Theengine in yourtractor has been shipped, from th
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground.
• Remove oilfill cap/dipstickand wipe clean, reinsert th
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few second:
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil un'
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should change oil f(
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in th
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibil
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleade
gasolinewitha minimum of87 octane. (Use of leade
gasolinewill increase carbon and lead oxide deposil
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasolim
Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within 3
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURE
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRAD
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHE
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blende
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) ca
attractmoisture whichleadsto separation and formation,
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fu
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engir
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before sto
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start tr
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor a
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instra
tions for additional information. Never use engine ,
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permane
damage may occur.
I & CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
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