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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Yourtractor isequipped withanoperatorpresencesensing
switch° Any attempt by the operator to leavethe seatwith
the engine running and the mower clutch engagedwill shut
offthe engine,
. Select desired height of cut.
o Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control°
o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
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FIG. f 0
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
I & CAUTION: Do notdriveupordown ..... t
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
.........d° n°tdr! ve acr°ss any sl°pe' I
• Choose the slowest speed before stading up or down
hills,
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills,
o 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.
= Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
- To restartmovement, slowly release pafldng brake and
clutch/brake peda!.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift controlto highest position°
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in "NEUTRAL" position,
o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE" To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or at railer,besure hoodis closedand
securedto tractor, Useanappropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc,).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 16)
- The engine in yourtractorhas been shipped from the
factory already filled with summer weightoil.
= Check engine oilwithtractoron level ground.
° Remove oil fii! dipstickand wipe clean, replace and
screw cap tight,wattfor a few seconds, remove and
read oil level If necessary, add oil until' FULL" mark
on dipstick ts reached. Do not oveffiIL
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starling (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine el!, see the Customer ResponsibllF
ties section inthis manual
ADD GASOLINE
o Fill fuet tank. Use fresh clean, regular unleaded
gaseline_ (Use of teaded gasoline willincrease carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life),
IMPORTANT; WHEN OPERATING INTEMPERATURES
BELOW32"F(0°C), 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, start the
engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage lnstn_c-
tions for additional information° Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or R
use gasoline near an open flame. J
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