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TransmissionEngaged
Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: Toprotecthoodfromdamage
whentransportingyourtractoron a truck
or a trailer,be sure hoodis closedand
securedto tractor. Usean appropriate
meansof tyinghoodto tractor(rope,cord,
etc.).
TOWINGCARTSAND OTHERATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are
recommended
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 neces-
sary, 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 quantities 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 tem-
peratures
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. 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 Instruc-
tions 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 fast position
6. 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.
7. 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
control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
above)
8. 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
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continue to push the control in slowly.
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