OPERATION
BATTERY INDICATOR/CHARGING PLUG (See Fig. 12)
The Battery Indicator displays the status of the battery. There are three different indicator lights:
1. | RED | Charge necessary |
2. | YELLOW | Charge recommended |
3. | GREEN | Charge not necessary |
RED |
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YELLOW |
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GREEN | CHARGING |
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| PLUG |
Fig. 12
NOTE: Wait 30 minutes after battery use for accurate charge indication.
For charging, the battery can be charged through the Charging Plug.
WARNING: The Charging Plug only fits CTEK's 12 volt chargers between 0.8 - 10 Amps and must only be used with these chargers.
See your local dealer for an available charger.
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. 13)
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
12
Fig. 13
