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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
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,.
o 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 neces-
sary, 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 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
vaive life).
Do not mix oil with gasoline°
Purchase
fuel in quantities
that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness_
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
Ionger._ 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,
,¢{;kCAUTION:
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,
depress
clutch/brake
pedal and set
parking
brake.,
° Place motion
control
lever in neutral
(N) position.
• Move attachment
clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED"
positiom
,, Move throttle
control to choke position,.
NOTE:
Before starting,
read the warm
and cold starting
procedures
below.
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