Normal Care
SCHEDULE
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter.
*See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
***More often in hot (over 55’ F: 30” C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Transaxle is a sealed unit and requires no regular interval fluid changes.
RAISING THE HOOD & SEAT
1.To raise the hood, grasp the hood recess (figure 10) on top, then pivot the hood up and forward.
2.To raise the seat for battery access, tilt seat forward.
CHECKING/ADDING GASOLINE
Do not run the engine with the hood raised Engine heat will cause damage to the headlight
A CAUTION
Never use gasoline containing METHANOL, gaso- hol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because
enginelfuel system damage could result.-
Raise the hood and check the fuel tank to be sure there is enough gasoline to complete the job. To add gasoline, remove the gas cap. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for gasoline recommendations. Install and hand tighten the gas cap.
, Hood recess
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Figure 10. Gas Tank Located Under Hood
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