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TOWING
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.
SERVICE
REMINDER/HOUR
METER
Service
reminder
shows
the total number
of hours
the engine
has run and flashes
to
indicate
that the engine
or mower
needs
servicing.
When
service
is required,
the
service
reminder
will flash for two hours.
To service
engine
and mower,
see the
Maintenance
section
of this manual.
NOTE:
Service
reminder
runs when the
ignition
key is in any position
but "STOP".
For accurate
reading,
be sure
key remains
in the "STOP"
position
when
engine
is not
running.
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,
re-
move and read oil level.
If necessary,
add oil until
"FULl"
mark on dipstick
is
reached.
Do not overfill.
• For cold weather
operation
you should
change
oil for easier
starting
(See the
oil viscosity
chart in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
, To change
engine
oil, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual.
ADD
GASOLINE
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.
_I, CAUTION:
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
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.
1.
Be sure freewheel
control
is in the
transmission
engaged
position.
2.
Sit on seat in operating
position,
depress
brake
pedal
and set parking
brake.
3.
Move attachment
clutch
to disengaged
position.
4.
Move throttle
control
to fast position
5.
Pull choke
control
out for a cold engine
start
attempt.
For a warm
engine
start
attempt
the choke
control
may not be
needed.
NOTE:
Before
starting,
read the warm
and
cold starting
procedures
below.
6.
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,
push choke
control
in, wait
a few minutes
and try again.
If engine
still does not start,
pull the choke
con-
trol out and retry.
WARM
WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
above)
7.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
push choke
control
in until the engine
begins
to
run smoothly.
If the engine
starts
to
run roughly,
pull the choke
control
out
slightly
for a few seconds
and then
continue
to push the control
in slowly.
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.
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