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OPE
N
TO OPERATE
MOWER (See Fig. 7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the attachmentclutchengaged
will shut off the engine.
•
SeIect desired height of cut,
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES _ disengage attachment
clutchcontrol.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 7
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
!
_
CAUTION_
Do
not
drive
uP
or
down
I
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
I
do not drive across any slope.
!
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
,
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
•
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.
13
°
To restartmovement, 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.
°
When pushingor 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 protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractoro Usean appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etch).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 12)
°
The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil
•
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.
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 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 Instruc-
tions for additional information°
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe offany
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
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