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OPERATIC
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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to _eave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine
• Select desired height of cut,
• Engagemower by slowly moving attachment clutch
lever to ENGAGED" position
. TO STOP MOWER * Move attachment clutch lever to
"DISENGAGED" position.
l& 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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• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickIy 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 restart movement, slowly release parking brakeand
clutch/brake pedal
• Make all turns slowly
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift control to highest position
o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in ' NEUTRAL" position,
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"POSITION
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
R,H,
RUNNER
DISCHARGE GUARD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
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
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 14)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the
factory, already filied with summer weight oil,
• Check engine oil with tractor on ievel ground
• Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe cle_q, replace and
screw cap tight, wait for a few secones, remove and
read oil ievel tf necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark
on dipstick is reached Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you shouid change oil for
easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer ResponsibiIF
ties section in this manual
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline (Use of leaded gasoiine will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)
iMPORTANT; WHEN OPERATING iN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°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 until the fuel 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 fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur,
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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