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TO OPERATE
MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens_
ing Switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
With the engine runningand the attachmentclutchengaged
w!l! shut Off the engine.
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To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
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Make all turns sl0wly.
TO
TRANSPORT
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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i_ CAUTION:
Do not drive Up or dOWn
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• hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
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....... d° not drive across any slope.
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C_6os'ethe Slowest speed before _tartidg Up or down
,_ : Avoid stopping or changing speecl on hilis'o !
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If Slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slowerposition.
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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 yo u restart
movemenL
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Fill fuel tank.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
'gasoline with a minimum Of87 octane, (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life)o Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Pu_:chasefuel in quantities that can'be used within 30
days to assure_ fuel freshness.
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IMPQRTANT: 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
attrai:t'rnoisture Whichleads t0 Separ_.tion and formation of
acids,idUi'in'g storage: • A0idJo gas _can damage the fuel
system6f_an
engine While in storage.
To avoid engine
Croblems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor:
age 0f_30_days or longer.: Drai'n the gas tank, start the
englpe add let it run untii the fuel I nes and carburetor are
empty, i use fresh fuel next Season. See Storage Instruc-
tiOnsi{oi';"ad_iiiohal
informati0no' Nearer use engine or
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carb_retS'r"€leaner products in the fuel tank' or permanent
damage _may Occur.
CAUTION:
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.
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