Opef AT on, Before Starting the Engine

OPEF AT ON

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine runnJng and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine°

•Select desired height of cut

oLower mower with attachment lift control

oStart mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control°

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"ENGAGED"

POSITION ATTACHMENT

HIGH POSITION

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movemenL

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly,.

TO TRANSPORT

oRaise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control..

=When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position,.

-Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,,

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting you rtractor on atruck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor, Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc,),

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 17)

•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

•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 oi{ 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

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG, 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and

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.

oIf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

°If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake°

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will 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 (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 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 occur.,

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck, Do not overfill, Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame,

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