OPERATUON
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
•Select desired height of cut.
•Engage mower by slowly moving attachment cTutch lever to 'ENGAGED position.
•TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place°
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"POSITIONATTACHMENT
"ENGAGED" LIFT LEVER
POSITIONHIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
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RUNNER
DISCHARGE GUARD
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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hills with elopes greater than !5 ° and I CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
do not drive across any' slope.
°Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
•if slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position
°If stepping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have
°afiowed room for tractor to roil slightly as you restart movement,
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
. Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
. Raise attachment lift control to highest position.
°When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.
. Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 13)
The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil,,
•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground,
-Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, 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).
°To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual
ADD GASOLINE
°Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
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 (catled 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 occurA
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