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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS(See Fig. 8)
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface°
o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD_
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation
section of this manual)_
. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and
tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
GUAGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
LOCKNUT
3_ WASHER
SHOULDER BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)
Your tractor isequipped with anoperator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
o Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attacIlment lift control
° Start 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.
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DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changingspeed on hills.
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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 range shift lever to
low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for
tractor to roll slightly as you restart movemenL
= To restart movement, slowly release parkingbrake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control
° When pushingortowing yourtractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
• 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 atrailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured totractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10)
- The engine inyour'tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil..
, Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
° Remove oil filecap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and push it alt the way down intothe tube, wait
for a few seconds, remove and read oil level° If
necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is
reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should 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.
OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
14
FIG. 10
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasolinewith 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 quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, (_LEANWINTER 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
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