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OPERATION
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 running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
oSelect desired height of cut
oLower mower with attachment lift control,
°Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control°
°TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.
oTo restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal°
o Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
=Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.
°When pushing or towing yourtractor, 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 your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be su re hood is closed and secured to tractor, Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.)o
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)
•The engine inyour 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 intothe tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. 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).
oTo change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual
FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and I
ICAUTION: Do not drive up or down i
do not drive across any slope.I
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. 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 stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
_edal quickly to brake position and engage parking rake.
-Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement
ADD GASOLINE
oFill fuel tank,. 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 quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
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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 filter neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
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