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TOWmNG CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply
with specifications
of 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 ground
and
cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGmNE 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,
re-
move and read oil level.
If necessary,
add oil until
"FULL:' mark on dipstick
is
reached.
Do not overfill.
o For cold weather
operation
you should
change
oil for easier
starting
(See the
oil viscosity
chart in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
o To change
engine
oil, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual.
ADD
GASOLINE
o Fill fuel tank to bottom
of filler neck. Do
not overfill.
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 quan-
tities that can be used within 30 days to
assure
fuel freshness.
_ICAUTION:
Wipe
off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in temper-
atures
below32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean
winter
grade gasoline
to help insure good
cold weather
starting.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion 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
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.
TO START
ENGmNE
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.
1. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake
pedal and set
parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to choke position.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm
and cold starting procedures below.
5. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do
not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen seconds per minute. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, move throttle control to fast
position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM
WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
above)
6.
When
engine
starts,
move the throttle
control
to the fast position.
o The attachments
and ground
drive can
now be used. If the engine
does
not
accept
the load, restart
the engine
and
allow it to warm
up for one minute
using
the choke as described
above.
COLD WEATHER
STARTING
( 50 ° F and
below)
6.
When
engine
starts,
leave throttle
control
in choke position
until engine
warms
up and begins
to run roughly.
Once
rough running
begins,
imme-
diately
move the throttle
control
to the
fast position.
Engine
warm-up
may
take from several
seconds
to several
minutes
(the colder
the temperature,
the longer the warm-up).
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