OPERA TION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sections of this manual before trying to start the engine
•Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil Never run engine unless crankcase is lull of oil and dipstick is tightened securely into oi! tube
eTo change engine oil, see ENGINE LUBRICATION in
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
eFill tank (see Fig.. 11A)+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 BE +
LOW 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 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 belore storage of 30 days or Ionger. Drain fuel tank, start engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional inior+ mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
, FUEL CAP
FUEL TANK
FIG+,11A
neck. Do not over fill Wipe off any spilled
_lb CAUTON: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler oi! or fuel,. Do not store, spill or use gaso-
line near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting engine for first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank to engine
Your tractor has two lockout switches that connect solenoid to brake+clutch pedal and attachment clutch lever, When start- ing engine,
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. The engine will stop if operator is not firmly seated in operator's seat when attachment clutch lever is engaged.
Leaning forward or to one side on the seat may cause the engine to stop.
in addition, your tractor has a traction clutch switch. If opera- tor must temporarily leave tractor seat to remove an obstruc- tion, adjust engine, etc, the engine will stop unless the brake-
clutch pedat is fully depressed and parking brake lever locked.
•Depress
•Place the shift control lever in NEUTRAL position
•Move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position
•Pull choke control out to CHOKE position for cold engine start, For warm engine start, do not use choke control,
•Move throttle control to midway between FAST and SLOW positions
eTurn ignition key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts, Do not run starter
continuously for more than t5 seconds per minute if engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle to FAST position, wait a few minutes and try again..
ALL-WHEEL STEERING FEATURE
Because both front and rear wheels turn, an all+wheel steering tractor is very maneuverable. If the tractor becomes wedged against a wall, fence or other obstruction, do the following:
o Move shift control lever to No. I position
oTurn steering wheel slightly away from obstruction. NOTE: If you turn steering wheel sharply, rear wheels will turn in opposite direction of front wheels (turning into obstruction you are trying to move away from).
eMove shift control lever to reverse position to back out of dead ends Be sure tractor is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.
while backing.
_ AUTION: Look down and behind before and
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