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 quanti- ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
CAUTION: 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 storage 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 Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1.Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
2.Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake.
3.Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.
4.Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
5.Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F/10°C and above)
6.When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
*The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the toad, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F/10°C and below)
7.When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, immedi- ately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engine
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up as follows:
1.Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2.Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating posi- tion.
3.Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.
* The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 ° F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance (see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
RGE TRANSMiSSiON
CAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running.
To ensure proper operation and per- formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
14