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OPERATION
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Select desired height of cut.
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Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
•
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
A
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped,
or the dis-
charge guard in place.
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH
POSITION
LOW
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER
-_
"DISENGAGED"
_'
DEFLECTOR
POSITION
FIG. 7
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
•
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER cUTrlNG
HEIGHT' in the Operation
section of this manual).
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With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled sothey are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropdate
hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknutand tighten
securely.
•
Repeat for opposite side installinggauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
3/8 WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
I _
CAUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills
I
with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
•
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position,
12
•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
•
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.
•
Make all tums slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
Raise attachment liftto highest positionwith attachment
lift control,
•
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
•
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protecthoodfrom 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 ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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 ofyour tractor.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 14)
•
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
•
Check engine oilwith 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.
•
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY
CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
•
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•
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 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 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 Instructionsfor additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
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