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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
sections of this manual before trying to start the engine.
e Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil. Never
run engine unless crankcase is full of oil and dipstick is
tightened securely into oil tube.
• To charige engine oil, see ENGINE LUBRICATION in
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this
manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill tank (see Fig. 9) Use fresh, clean, regular Unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoiine will increase carbon and
lead oxide deposits and reduce valve _ife).
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BE-
LOW 32 ° F (0 ° C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fueJs
(coiled gasohol or using 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 storage of 30 days or Ionger Drain fuel tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel tines and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh
rue} next season_ See Storage Instructions for additiona_ infor-
mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
FUEL CAP
FIG, 9
FUEL TANK
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler
neck. Do not over fill. Wipe off any spilled
otl or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso-
line near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting engine for first time or if engine has run out t
fuel, it witl take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank I
engine.
Your tractor has two lockout switches that connect solenoid t
brake-clutch pedal and attachment clutch lever. When star
ing engine, brake-clutch pedal must be fully depressed ar
attachment clutch lever must be in DISENGAGED position
engage lockout switches. The Check Starting Sequence in(:
cator will light unless these conditions are met
Your tracto_'is equipped with an operator presence sensir
switch.. The engine wifl stop if operator is not firmty seated
operator's seat when attachment clutch lever is engage
Leaning forward or to one side on the seat may cause tt"
engine to stop.
In addition, your tractor has a traction clutch switch. If oper
tot must temporarily leave tractor seat to remove an obstru
tion, adjust engine, etc., the engine wiff stop unless the brak
clutch pedal is fully depressed and parking brake latch locke
• Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake
e Ptace the shift control lever in NEUTRAL position
e Move attachment clutch Iever to DISENGAGED positio
e To start a cold engine move throttle controt past det_
position for CHOKE position For warm engine start, do r_
use CHOKE position
o To start a warm engine move throttle control to m)dw
between FAST and SLOW positions_
e Turn ignition key clockwise to STAR]" position and relea
key as soon as engine starts Do not run star1
continuously for more than 15 seconds per minute
engine does not start after several attempts, move throt
to FAST posi!ion, Wait a few minutes and try again
ALL-WHEEL STEERING FEATURE
Because both front and rear whee/s turn, _,_nall-wheel ste,
ing tractor }s very maneuverable if the tractor becom
wedged against a wall, fence or other obstru.,_iion, do the f
lowing:
e Move shift control lever to No 1 position
e Turn steering wheel _lightly away from obstructi(
NOTE: If you turn steering wheel sharpty, rear wheels
turn in opposite direction of front wheels (turning ir
obstruction you are trying to move away from)
• Move shift control lever to reverse position to back out
dead ends Be sure tractor is completely stopped bef_.
shifting into reverse
CAUTION: Look down and behind before am
while backing_
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