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OPERATION
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See
Fig. 9)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt
shut off the engine.
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Select desired height of cuL
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Lower mower with attachment lift control.
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control
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without
eitherthe entire grass catcher,
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on mowers
so equipl_ei:t, or the dis-.
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guard in place.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
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ATTACHMENT
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up 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,
•
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal,
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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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
lever is in neutral (N) position.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a t railer, be sure hood isclosed and
secured to tractor, Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc)_
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
°
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground,
°
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level
If necessary, add oil until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached,. Do not overfill,
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For cold weather operation you should change oil 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.
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ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean, regular unieaded
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 TEMPERATURES
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 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 stor-
age of 30 days or Iongen
Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fue! lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See Storage lnstruc _
tions for additional
information
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur
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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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