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Transmission
Engaged
Transmission
Disengaged
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.).
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, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank 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 quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
_CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating
in tempera-
tures below 32°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 separation
and formation
of acids during storage.
Acid-
ic 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. Be sure freewheel
control
is in the
transmission
engaged
position.
2.
Sit on seat in operating
position,
depress
clutch/brake
pedal and set
parking
brake.
3.
Place
motion
control
lever in neutral
(N) position.
4.
Move attachment
clutch
to disengaged
position.
5.
Move throttle
control
to choke
position.
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,
move throttle
control
to fast
position,
wait a few minutes
and try
again.
If engine
still does not start,
move the throttle
control
back to the
choke
position
and retry.
WARM
WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
above)
7.
When
engine
starts,
move the throttle
control
to the fast position.
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