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• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hoodfrom 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.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow onlythe attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications ofthe manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Tooheavy ofa load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and 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. 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 neces-
sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on
dipstickis reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" In the Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see 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
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.
,I_WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohoi or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system ofan
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 run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
• 1,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
fillerneck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany
spitted oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
Whenstaringtheengineforthe firsttimeorif
the enginehas runoutoffuel,itwilltake
extracranl_ingtimetomovefuel from the
tankto 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 throttle control to fast position
6. Pull choke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
NOTE: Beforestarting,readthewarm and
coldstarting procedaresbelow.
7. Insert key into ignitionand turn key
clockwise to "START" positionand
release key as seen as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuouslyfor
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
Ifthe engine does not startafter
several attempts, push choke control
in, wait a few minutesand try again. If
engine still does not start, pull the
choke control out and retry.
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