OPERATm©N
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
•Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).
oWith mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and
oRepeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
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GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 8
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)
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
o Lower mower with attachment lift control..
oStart mower blades by engaging attachment clutch controt_
oTO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control,
| CAUTION: | Do'n0i opera;'e"'themower | I | ||
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________ | charge | guard in place.: |
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;HARGE GUARD
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE | ON HILLS |
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4_ | .....CAIJ'TION:'Do | not | drive | 'u';'0'rdown | ] | |
i | hills | with slopes | greater | than 15° and | II | |
do not drive across | any | slope. | ! | |||
°Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
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°If 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 park ng brake.
. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift tever to
low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement,.
oTo restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutchlbrake pedal.
o Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
oRaise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control
oWhen 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 your tractor 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. 10)
oThe engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground
°Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level If
necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill.
oFor 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
OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
FIG. 10
ADD GASOLINE
oFill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o 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
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuets (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
14 acids during storage.. Acidic gas can damage the fuel