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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,
re-
move 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, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual,
ADD
GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of filler
neck. Do
not overfill.
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
valve
life).
Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quan-
tities that can be used within
30 days to
assure
fuel freshness.
_I, CAUTION:
Wipe
off any spilled
oil or
fuel.
Do not store,
spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in temper-
atures
below32°F(0°C),
use fresh,
clean
winter
grade
gasoline
to help insure
good
cold weather
starting.
CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion 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 longer.
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.
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.
1. Sit on seat in operating
position,
depress
clutch/brake
pedal
and set
parking
brake.
2.
Place
gear shift
lever in neutral
(N)
position.
3.
Move attachment
clutch
to disengaged
position.
4.
Move throttle
control
to fast position
5.
Pull choke
control
out for a cold en-
gine start
attempt.
For a warm
engine
start attempt
the choke
control
may
not be needed.
NOTE:
Before
starting,
read the warm
and cold starting
procedures
below.
6.
Insert
key into ignition
and turn key
clockwise
to start position
and release
key as soon
as engine
starts.
Do not
run starter
continuously
for more than
fifteen
seconds
per minute.
If the
engine
does not start after several
attempts,
push choke
control
in, wait
a few minutes
and try again.
If engine
still does
not start,
pull the choke
con-
trol out and retry.
WARM
WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
above)
7.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
push
choke
control
in until the engine
begins
to run smoothly.
If the engine
starts
to run roughly,
pull the choke
control
out slightly
for a few seconds
and then continue
to push the control
in slowly.
, The attachments
and ground
drive can
now be used. If the engine
does
not
accept
the load, restart
the engine
and
allow it to warm
up for one minute
using
the choke
as described
above.
COLD
WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
below)
7.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
push
choke
control
in until the engine
begins
to run smoothly.
Continue
to
push the choke
control
in small steps
allowing
the engine
to accept
small
changes
in speed
and load, until the
choke
control
is fully in. If the engine
starts
to run roughly,
pull the choke
control
out slightly
for a few seconds
and then continue
to push the control
in slowly.
This may require
an engine
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