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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)
Yourtractor isequippedwith an operatorpresencesens-
ingswitch. Any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat
with the engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged wilt shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER "ENGAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT LIFT
LEVER HIGH POSITION
"DISENGAGED" _/_/_
POSITION
LOW
POSITION
FIG. 6
DISCHARGE
GUARD
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.
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or
down hil_s.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower pos tion.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake
and clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
. Raise attachment liftto highest position with attach-
ment lift control.
- When pushing or towing your tractor, 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 atruck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with summerweight oil.
• Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few sec-
onds, remove and read oillevel. If necessary, add oil
until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not
overlie
• For cold weather operation you should change oilfor
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
= To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibil-
itiessection in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
- Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unteaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of lead-
ed 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, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (calted 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 [nforrnation.Never use engine or car-
buretor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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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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