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1. Raiseattachmentlift to highestposition
with attachment
lift control.
2.
Pull freewheel
control
out and into the
slot and release
so it is held in the
disengaged
position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPR.
• To re-engage
transmission,
reverse
above
procedure.
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 A'I-FACH-
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.
Unthread
and remove
oil fill cap/
dipstick;
wipe oil off. Reinsert
the
dipstick
into the tube and rest oil fill
cap on the tube.
Do not thread 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 "OIL
VISCOSITY
CHART"
in the Mainte-
nance section
of this manual).
• To change
engine
oil, see the Mainte-
nance
section
in this manual.
CHECK
COOLANT
LEVEL
_,CAUTION:
Check
coolant level at
reservoir only. Do not open radiator cap.
• Check coolant with tractor on level
surface.
1.
Unhook the four retaining straps and
remove the upper blower
housing and
screen
assembly.
2. Observe
coolant reservoir. Coolant
should be between
the "MAX" and
"MIN" level marks.
ACAUTION:
Do not poor coolant into a
hot engine or you may damage the
cylinder head or block. Do not operate the
engine without coolant.
3.
If necessary,
add coolant by removing
reservoir cap. Use only ethylene
glycol antifreeze and soft water in the
mixture ratio specified on the anti-
freeze
container.
4.
Replace
reservoir
cap.
5.
Reinstall
the upper
blower
housing
uapnpde
s cre e n assembly.
Blower
Housing
Assembly
Retaining
Straps
Coolant
Reservoir
Cap
ADD GASOLINE
• Fitl fuel tank. 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.
IMPORTANT:
When operaUng in tempera-
tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.
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