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REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM(ROS)
Your tractor is
equipped
with
a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS).
Any
attempt
by
the operator
to travel in the reverse
direction
with the attachment
clutch engaged
will shut
off the engine
unless
ignition
key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
Aid,WARNING:
Backing
up with
the
at-
tachment
clutch
engaged
while
mowing
is
strongly
discouraged.
Turning the ROS"ON",
to allow
reverse
operation
with the attach-
ment clutch
engaged,
should
only be done
when the operator
decides
it is necessary
to
reposition
the machine
with the attachment
engaged.
Do not mow
in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM -
Only use if you are certain no children or other
bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With engine running,
turn ignition key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
3.
Look down
and behind
before
and while
backing.
4.
Move
gear
shift
lever
to reverse
(R)
position
and slowly
release
clutch/brake
pedal
to start movement.
5.
When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed,
turn the ignition
key clockwise
to engine
"ON"
position.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment
lift lever to its highest.
• When
pushing
or towing
your tractor,
be
sure gearshift
lever
is in neutral
position.
• Do not push
or tow tractor
at more
than
five (5) MPH.
NOTE:
To protect
hood from damage
when
transporting
you r 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.).
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
_IbWARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose
the slowest
speed
before starting
up or down
hills.
• Avoid
stopping
or changing
speed on hills.
• 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 have
allowed
room
for tractor
to roll
slightly
as you restart
movement.
• To restart
movement,
slowly
release
park-
ing brake
and clutch/brake
pedal.
• Make
all turns
slowly.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended 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.
1. Check engine oil with tractor
on level
ground.
2.
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.
• For cold weather
operation
you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
• To change engine oil, seethe Maintenance
section in this manual.
ADD
GASOMNE
•
Fill fuel tank to bottom
of filler neck. Do not
overfill.
Usefresh,
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.
ACAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or fuel.
Do not store,
spill or use gasoline
near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in tempera-
tures below32°F(0°C),
use fresh, clean winter
grade
gasoline
to help
insure
good
cold
weather
starting.
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