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TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 29)
When push ing or tow ing your trac tor, ensure transmission
is disengaged by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing
po si tion. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar
of tractor.
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Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment
lift control.
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To tow or move the tractor without the aid of the engine,
the free-wheel control knob must be pushed in.
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To drive the tractor, the free-wheel control knob must
be pulled out and locked in position.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) mph
(3,2 km/h).
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To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac-
tor. 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 MINDER/HOURMETER
Service Minder shows the total number of hours the engine
has run and indicates when the engine or mower needs
servicing. After every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours. To service engine and mower, see
the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE: Service Minder runs when either the engine is run-
ning or the SmartSwitch is active (unlocked).
OPERATION
Fig. 29
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac-
tory already filled with sum mer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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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
Maintenance sec tion of this manual.)
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To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel
in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure
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 TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion 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 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 In struc tions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or storage container. Always follow the mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at
least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the
stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty
the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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