_WARNING: ExPerience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
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 Instructions for additional informa- tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-
nct amage may occur.
AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler nec_De not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the ta__nktothe engine.
•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion.
•Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
•Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before Starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more thaR fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not stad after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
above)
•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not
--a_L_t tl'_load, restart the engine and _..._i!ow _to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described above.
COLDWEATHER STARTING ( 50°F AND BELOW)
•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature.
•The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
MOWING TIPS
•Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing isattached to tractor.
•Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
° The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the machine.
This will result in a more even distribu- tion of clippings and more uniformcut- ting.
•When mowing large areas, start by tum- ing to the dght so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in
°If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired heighL
•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mowerand leave unde- sirable clumps. Allowgrass to dry before mowing.
•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper.discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se-
lecting a low enough geaHegive the mower the best cutting performance as
16well as the quality of cut desired.
