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OPERATION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER "DISENGAGED"
POS,TiON
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
_
3_
KNOS
"ENGAGED"
POSITION
/
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
POSITION
I.','
,';
LOW
=OSITION
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 9A
TO ADJUST
GAUGE
WHEELS
(See Fig. 9B)
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor' on a flat level surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
o
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
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.
o
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
GUAGE
WHEEL
MOUNTING
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
3/8 WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG, 9B
SHOULDER
BOLT
TO OPERATE
ON HILLS
I _
CAUTION:
Donotdriveapordown
I
hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and
do not drive across any slope.
•
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
o
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
o
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
°
If stopping is absoluteiy 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, slowlyrelease
parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal,
o
Make allturns slowly,
TO TRANSPORT
•
Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment lift control,
°
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position
o
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_).
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
•
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil
o
Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
•
Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil ell
Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on
thetube
Donotthreadthecapontothetube.
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 "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual).
o
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual,
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ADD GASOLINE
•
Fil! fuel tank_
Use fresh, Clean, regular unleaded
gasol ne with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
ard 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
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING_
WARNING:
Experience
indicates that 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 stor-
age 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.
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