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• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage
transmission,
reverse
above procedure.
NOTE:
To protect hood from damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING
CARTS
AND
OTHER
AI"I'ACHM
ENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply with specifica-
tions of the manufacturer
of your tractor.
Use common sense when towing. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan-
gerous. Tires can lose traction
with the
ground
and cause
you to lose control of
your tractor.
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.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level
_round.
• Nemove
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 "OIL
VISCOSITY
CHART" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance section in this manual.
ADD GASOUNE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded
gasoline with a minimum
of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase
carbon and lead oxide depos-
its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating in tem-
peratures
below 32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help in-
sure 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 ca,1 damage the fuel system of an en-
gine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied 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 in-
formation.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
manent 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.
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.
• Be sure freewheel
control is in the
transmission
engaged position.
• Sit on seat in operating position, de-
press clutch/brake
pedal and set park-
ing brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED"
position.
• Move throttle control to fast position
• 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.
• Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to "START"
position and re-
lease 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 at-
tempts, push choke control in, wait a
few minutes and try again. If engine still
does not start, pull the choke control
out and retry.
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