USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
1.Move motion control lever to neutral
(N)position.
2.With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion.
3.Look down and behind before backing.
4.Slowly move motion control lever to reverse (R) position to start movement.
5.When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.
•Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.
•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position
and engage parking brake. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever returns to neutral (N) position when the brake pedal is depressed.
•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.
•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.
•Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.
1.Raise attachment lift to highest position 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) MPH.
•To
Transmission Engaged
Transmission Disengaged
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 recom-
mended 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, re- move 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 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 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 quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
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