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OPERATION
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 9)
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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. An_ attemj3t by the operator to leave the seat with
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Make all turns slowly.
t h-een-g]ne running an-el t _heattachment €lutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
TO TRANSPORT
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Select desired qeight of cut.
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Lower mower with attachment
ift control.
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment
clutch
control,
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
Clutch control.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped,
or the dis-
charge guard in place ....
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Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control.
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When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
ever is n neutral (N) position.
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Do not oush or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To orotect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood _sclosed
and securedto tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
L
!
CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
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hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
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do not drive across any elope.
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Choose the s owest speed before starting uo or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position,
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If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
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Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
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The engine in your tractor has been shioued, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
diostick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds,
"emove an(] read oil level. If necessary, add od until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.
De not overfill.
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For cold weather operation you should change oi for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
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To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
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Fi]l 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
an(] reduce_valve life). Do not mix oi with gasoline.
Purchase :fuel in quantities that can be usee within 30
daysto assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°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 ethano or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage.
Acidic gas can oamage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should De emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or onger.
Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and et it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use Iresh fue 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.
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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