OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac- tory already filled with summer weight oil.
•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 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 Maintenance section of this manual.)
•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
CAUTION: 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 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. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION (See Fig. 17)
1.Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve.
2.In normal operation, valve should be set to primary (as shown in view)
3.If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve handle to reserve.
4.Drive tractor to be refueled.
5.After refueling, return valve to primary position.
RESERVE
FUEL VALVE
RESERVE
PRIMARY
Fig. 17
RESETTING IGNITION SYSTEM PASSCODE (See Fig. 18)
The SmartSwitch Ignition is preset at the factory with the default code "321". To reset or change the passcode, the operator does not have to be seated on the tractor.
1.Press the SmartSwitch Ignition (SSI) button (F) once (or sit on the seat). Ensure the indicator is blinking blue.
2.Press and hold the (1) and (3) buttons simultaneously for approximately three (3) seconds until the SSI button changes to solid blue.
3.Using the numbered buttons, enter the desired pass- code. The passcode may be anywhere from one to five digits in length.
4.After the desired passcode has been entered, press the SSI button (F) once.
NOTE: When the indicator flashes green, the passcode has been accepted. If the indicator blinks red, the passcode has not been accepted. Wait until the indicator returns to blink- ing blue and repeat this procedure starting from step two.
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