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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)
Your tractor isequipped 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.
•Lower 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.
A'FFACHMENTCLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED = POSITION
=ENGAGED"
POSITION A'FrACHMENT
HIGH POSITION
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•To restart movement, slowly release parking brakeand clutch/brake pedal.
•Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.
•When 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 yourtractoron atruck ora trailer, be sure hood isclosed and
secured totractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
•The engineinyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
•Remove oilfill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick 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 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).
•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down do not drive across any slope.
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
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.
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ADD GASOLINE
•Fill 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 STARTING.
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.
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
