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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 towin_l, 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 manua!.
NOTE:
Service
reminder
runs when the
ignition
key is in any position
but "STOP'L
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
"FULE' 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.
_,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_
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CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended fuels (called
gasohot
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.
1o 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
betow_
&
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 engEne does not
accept the toad, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described
above.
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