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OPERATION
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 9)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch.
Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
•
Select desired heigtlt 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 - disengage attachment
clutch control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped,
or the dis-
charge guard in place.
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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
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Make atl turns stowly.
TO TRANSPORT
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Raise attachment
lift to high.est pos!tion with attach-
ment 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 protect hood from 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.).
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
/
POSITION
\
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
LIFT LEVER
"HIGHEST"
POSITION
GE
GUARD
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
o
i
o
a
Choose the slowest speed
before starting up or down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changtng speec on hills.
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.
Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear. Be sure you nave
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 15)
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The engine in your tractor has been shipped; from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
d pstick an_ 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 oif 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.
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ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean,
regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded
gasotine 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 leadsto separation and formation of
acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid en_
age of 30 days or fonger.
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 Stora;ge lnsti'q(_:
tions for additional
information.
Never
use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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CAUTION:
Fill to bottom
of gas
tank_
fiilerneck.
Do not overfilL Wipeoffany
I
spilled oil or fuel
Do not store, spill or
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use gasoline near an open ftame_J
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