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OPERATION
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 9)
Yourtractor isequippedwith anoperatorpresencesensing
switch. Any attemptby the operatorto leave the seat with
the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged will
shut off the engine.
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Select desired height of cut.
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Lower mower with attachment lift control.
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengageattachment
clutchcontrol
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
AI"rACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
ATrACHMENT
_,_
/
/
LIFT LEVER
_\
)_
/
/
HIGH POSITION
gwiTI°N
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down
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hills 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.
If stoppingis absolutelynecessary, pushclutch/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.
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TOrestartmovement,slowlyrelease parkingbrake and
clutch/brakepedal.
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Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attach-
ment liftcontrol.
When pushingor towing yourtractor, be suregearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
yourtractoronatruckor atrailer, besure hoodisclosedand
securedtotractor. Usean appropriatemeans oftyinghood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 15)
The engine in yourtractor hasbeen shipped,from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractoron level ground.
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Remove oilfillcap/dipstickand wipe clean, reinsertthe
dipstickand screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULL"mark on dipstickis reached. Do not overfill.
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For cold weather operation you shouldchange 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 sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasolinewithaminimumof87octane. (Useof leaded
gasolinewillincrease carbon and lead oxidedeposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be usedwithin30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32 °F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTERGRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING:
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasehol or using ethanol or methanol) cart
attract moisturewhichleadsto separationand 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 shouldbe emptied beforestor-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run untilthe fuel linesand carburetorare
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use engine or
carburetorcleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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CAUTION:
Fill to bottom of gas tank
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filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
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spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
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