Operate Your Tractor; Learn To Start And Stop; Before Starting; Start The Engine And Mower Blades - Scotts Turf Master C4013-050 Owner's Manual

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OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR
LEARN TO START AND STOP
Before Starting
NOTE
Be sure thP. engine crankcase is full of oil before try-
ing to start the engine. See the Engine Operating
and Maintenance manual.
Always check the oil level before starting the engine.
1. Remove oil fill cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Screw the oil fill cap/dipstick firmly but slowly until
the cap is fully tightened.
3. Remove the dipstick and check oil level. It should
fall between the ADD and FULL lines. If the oil level is at
or below the ADD line, you need to add oil. Consult your
engine manual for more details. Do not overfill.
IMPORTANT
Your tractor has two normally-open lockout
switches between the ignition key switch and the
starter solenoid. When starting the tractor, the
clutch-brake pedal must be fully pressed down and
the mower clutch lever must be in full DISENGAGE
(UP) position. The engine will not turn over unless
these conditions are met and the "All Systems
Go" indicator will light up.
NOTE
Your unit is equipped with a seat switch. The en-
gine will stop if the operator is not firmly seated in
the operator's seat when the mower clutch lever is
in the ENGAGE (DOWN) position or the clutch-
brake pedal is in the ENGAGE (UP) position.
Leaning forward or to one side on the seat may
cause the engine to stop.
Start the Engine and Mower Blades
1. Check to make sure the fuel tank contains clean,
fresh gasoline, and the engine crankcase is full of oil.
2. Press and hold the clutch-brake pedal all the
way down. PlaC£' the transmission control lever in the
neutral position.
3. Place the mower clutch lever to the DISENGAGE
(UP) position.
4. Move the throttle control and choke lever forward
to the START position on a cold engine, FAST (MOW)
position on a warm engine.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to start.
6. After the engine starts, move the throttle control
lever to the speed you want.
7. Move the mower clutch lever to the ENGAGE
(DOWN) position.
If the engine cranks but fails to start, try the
following:
1. Check to make sure the fuel tank contains clean,
fresh gasoline.
2. Check to make sure the spark plug(s) is tightened
securely into the engine and the spark plug wire(s) is
attached to spark plug(s).
If engine does not crank, check the following:
1. Be sure the clutch-brake pedal is fully depressed
and the mower clutch le,·er is in the DISENGAGE (UP)
position. If not, your "A.I Systems Go" indicator will
light up.
2. Be sure the battery has been serviced and
charged.
3. Check the fuse in the red wire near the solenoid
(found in the battery compartment).
DANGER
Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust con-
tains CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on the engine or the
tractor.
WARNING- Temperature of the muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these
areas.