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SERVICE REMINDER!HOUR METER
Service remindershows the total number of
hours the engine has run and indicates when
theengine or mower needs servicing. After
every 50 hours of operation the oil can icon
will stay on for 2 hours or until a manual reset
occurs. To reset the display manually turn
the ignitionswitch to the on position,then
the off position five times (1 second on, 1
second off). To service engine and mower,
see the Maintenance section of this manual.
Note: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP",
For accurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Theengine inyour tractor has beenshipped,
from the factory, already filled with summer
weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;
wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick intothe
tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do
not th read the cap onto the tube. 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 inthe Maintenance section
of this manual),
• Tochange engine oil, see the Maintenance
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tankto bottom offilfer neck, Do not
overfill. Usefresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane,
(Use of
leaded gasoline will increase
..............................
carbon and leadoxidedeposits and reduce
valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel inquantitiesthat can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
_CAUTION:
Wipe offanyspitled oil orfuel.
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 ensure good cold
weather starting.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage, Acidic
gas can damagethe fuelsystem of an engine
while in storage. Toavoid 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
freshfuel nextseason. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information, Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION
1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.
2. In normal operation, valve should be set
to primary (as shown in view)
3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve
handle to reserve.
4. Drive tractor to be refueled,
5. After refueling, return valve to primary
position,
Reserve
Fuel Valve
@
Primary
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. Be sure freewheel
control is in the trans-
mission engaged
position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Move attachment
clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5, Pull choke control out for a cold engine
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.
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