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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
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POSITION
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
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OPERATION
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ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSITION
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POSITION
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 9
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
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 lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
tever 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 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. 15)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on aflat level surface..
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ,,TO 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.
GAUGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET _,
318-16
SHOULDER
3/8 WASHER BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground_
° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level.. If necessary, add oit 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.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with 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, CLEAN WENTER 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
J _ 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 changing speed on hills.
• 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,
engine and let it run until the fue! 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.
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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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