CAUTION
12 Volt Power Outlet (certain models)

 

 

 

 

Operating the Tractor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, poorly

Avoid Injury. Safe operation requires your full

 

ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an

 

ignition source (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.)

attention. Do not wear radio or music headphones

 

and cause an explosion.
while operating machine.

 

Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.

The 12-volt accessory plug is located in the left side pod

 

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the

(Figure 1). It can be used to power small electronic devices.

Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules

The accessory must be rated at 14 amps or less.

 

 

section, then perform the following steps:

NOTE: Operating a 12-volt accessory, especially with the

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Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove the

engine at idle, may cause battery discharge. When not

 

key.

using the accessory plug it must be covered with the

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rubber plug to prevent moisture from causing a short

Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed

circuit. Entrance of water into plug can cause a short

 

in the engine owner’s manual. This includes draining the

circuit.

 

 

fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a

 

 

 

fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see above).

 

 

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Battery life will be i creased if it is removed, put in a cool,

 

 

 

d y place and fully charged about once a month. If the

 

 

 

battery is left in the u it, disconnect the negative cable.

 

 

Before s ar ng he un t after it has been stored:

 

 

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Che k all flu d levels. Check all maintenance items.

Not

for• Perform all recommended check and procedures found in

 

 

the engine owner’s manual.

 

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Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before use.

 

 

 

 

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