OP

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut, using height adjustment knob.

o Lower mower with lift lever.

oEngage mower by slowly moving mower clutch lever to "ENGAGED" position.

°TO STOP MOWER - Move mower clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT

 

LIFT LEVER HIGH

LOW

'"POSITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

='DISENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and

_ CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I do not drive across any slope.

°Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

oIf 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 "NEUTRAL" position.

oTo restart movement, move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for unit to roll slightly as you restart movement.

oSlowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal o Make all turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT

o Raise attachment lift control to highest position_

•When pushing or towing your unit, be sure gearshift lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.

°Do not push unit at more than five (5) MPH

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tracot on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and secured totractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

°The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil

•Check engine oil with unit on level ground.

°Unfhread and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. 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 oi! for easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

oTo change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

=Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°0), 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.

I

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any n spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

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917.25545 specifications

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