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OPERATION
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Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
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Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
"sectionof this manual).
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
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wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
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Repeat for opposite side installinggauge wheel in same
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adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL
BOLT
FIG. 6B
TO OPERATE
MOWER
(See Fig. 7)
Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
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Select desired height of cut.
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Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
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without either the entire grass catcher,
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on mowers so equipped, or the deflec-
tor shield in place.
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
IMENT
:
LIFT LEVER
HIGH
POSITION
ATTACHMENT_
CLUTCH
LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
--"
POSITION
LOW
POSITION
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SHIELD
FIG. 7
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
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CAUTION: DonotdriveupordownhUls
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with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not
drive across any slope.
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Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
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Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary,
move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift
lever to 1st gear.
Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
TO
TRANSPORT
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Raise attachment liftto highest position with attachment
lift control.
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When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
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Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
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 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 yourtractor.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
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The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
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Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
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Remove oil fillcap/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.
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For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
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To change engine oil,see the Customer Responsibilities
section in this manual.
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ADD GASOLINE
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Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gaso-
line 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.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C),
USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohot 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 claysor
longer. Drain, the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
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