oTheaveragelawnshouldbe cut to approximately
oForbestcuttingperformance,grassover6 inchesin heightshouldbe mowedtwice. Makethefirst cut relativelyhigh;thesecondtodesiredheight..
oMove gearshift lever to i st gear and 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
o Raise mower lift lever to highest position
=When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in "NEUTRAL" position
o Do not push tractor at more than five (5) MPH
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etco)
MOWER LIFT
LEVER
FIG. 12
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 10 & 12)
You rtractor is eq uipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the mower clutch engaged wilt shut off the engine
°Select desired height of cut..
oEngage mower by slowly moving mowerclutch lever to "ENGAGED" position..
•TO STOP MOWER - Move mower clutch lever to
"DISENGAGED" position..
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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.
TO OPERATE ON HDLLS
,Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hilts.
o Avoid stopping Orchanging speed on hills..
oIf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.
oIf stopping is absolutely necessary, push ctutchtbrake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
BEFORE STARTING "['HE ENGHNE
CHECK ENGINE O5L LEVEL (See Fig. 18)
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
oRemove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace and
screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do net 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
ADD GASOUNE
oFit! 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 afcotqol 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..
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
iCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank use gasoline near an open flame.
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