,For'best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice_ Make the first cut relative- ly high; the second to desired height.
TO OPERATE MOWER
"{our 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.
o Select desired height of cut.
°Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control.
°TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-
_gage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place.
Attachment Lift Lever Attachment Lift Lever
High Position ....._._ High Position
,, ___.=-_f i_
"Disengaged'___._/l" III .:_.... Low
Position
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for
your use.
o Choose the slowest speed before start- ing 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.
o Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.
°To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
°Make al! turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.
o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage When transporting your tractor 0n a truck 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
=The 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 screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil levelo If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
o For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainten-
ance section of this manual).
=To change engine oil, see the Mainten- ance section in this manual
ADD GASOLINE
o 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 tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good
weather starting.
ARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasoho! 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 emp- tied before storage 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.
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