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• BEFOBE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
i The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oi1.
Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-
stick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick
into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-
essary, add oil until =FULL" mark on
dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See uOIL
VISCOSITY CHAR'T" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer
Responsibilities section in this manual.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
CAUTION:
Check coolant level at reser
voir only. Do not open radiator cap.
• Check coolant with tractor on level sur-
face.
• Observe coolant in reservoir. Coolant
should be up to =H" mark on reservoir
when engine is hot or to =L" mark when
engine is cold.
CAUTION:
Do not poor coolant into a hot
engine or you may damage the cylinder
head or block. Do not operate the engine
without coolant.
• If necessary, add coolant by removing
reservoir cap. Use only ethylene 91ycol
antifreeze and soft water in the mexture
ratio specified on the antifreeze contain-
er.
• Replace reservoir cap and tighten
securely.
Coolant
Car
Reservoir
ADD GASOUNE
• 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 tempera-
tures 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 (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied 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 Instructionsfor additional
information. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
A.CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor use
gasoline near an open flame.
OVERTEMP LIGHT
Located on the dash of your tractor, this
light alerts you to the engine being over-
heated which requires immediate atten-
tion.
• Light should come on when engine is
not running and the key switch is in
=ON" position, this is a test to be sure
the light is working.
• If light comes on while operating the
engine, stop the engine. Find and cor-
rect the problem. See =Engine
Overheats" in the Trouble Shooting
section of this manual.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will
take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
• Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission engaged position.
• Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)
position.
• Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
• Move throttle control to choke position.
Note: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
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