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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9}
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the eng ine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
o Select desired height of cut,
, Lower mower with attachmenf lift control.
Start mower bMades by engaging attachment clutch
control
. TO STOP MOWER BLADES --disengage attachment
clutch control_
I!_ CAUTION: 13onot operate the mower
witho_t either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in ptace.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
ci_tch!brake pedal
, Make all lurns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach_
ment iifl control
o When pushing or towhg yourtractor be sure gearshift
lever is it, neutral (IX!)position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractoron a truck or a trailer, be s__Jre hoed is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor {rope, cord. etc.)_
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
o Choose the slowest speed before starling 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.
o Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roit stightly as you restart
movement_
CHECK EiNGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 15)
. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory already filled with surnmer weight oil
Check engine oil with tractor on ievel ground
o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oH level If necessar!i, add oil until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do not ovediII.
For cold weather operatior_ yo_.sshould change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)°
. To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
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ADD GASOLINE
. Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean regular unleaded
gasoline with a m nimum 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 fcJetin quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32 F(0'_O), USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (caNed gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fue!
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, start the
engine and let it run until the fuet 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 fuet tank or permanent
damage may occur
1 t_ f_ll-Wipe°ffanY
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