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• Do not push or tow tractor at morethan
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: To protecthoodfrom damage
when transportingyour tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood isclosed and
secured totractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hoodto tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATI'ACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the groundand cause you to lose control
ofyour tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthraad and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstickinto the tube and restoilfill
cap on the tube. Do notthread the
cap onto the tube. 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 oilforeasier starting(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, sea the Mainte-
nance section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
depositsand reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
claysto assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32°F(O°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
• LWARNING: Experience indicatesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohel or
using ethanol or methanol) san attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it ran untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
ACAUTION: Fillto bottom ofgas tank
filler neck. Donot overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine forthe firsttime
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will
take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
3. Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
4. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
5. Move throftle controlto choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm
and cold starting procedures below.
6. Insert key intoignitionand turn key
clockwise to "START" position and
release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuouslyfor
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
Ifthe engine does notstart after
several attempts, move throttle control
to fast position, wait a few minutesand
try again. If engine stilldoes not start,
move the throttlecontrolback to the
choke positionand retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)
7. When engine starts, move the throttle
controlto the fast position.
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