TOTRANSPORT
When pushing or towing yo_Jrtractor,be
sure to disengage transmission by
placingfreewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at
therear drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest
positionwith attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the
slotand release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hood from damage
when transportingyour tractor on a truck
or a trailer, be sure hoodis dosed and
securedto tractor. Use an appropriate
means oftying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Towonly the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Tooheavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous."llres can lose tractionwith
the ground and cause you to lose control
ofyour tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in yourtractor has been
shipped, from thefactory, already tilled
withsummer weight oil.
1. Check engine oilwith tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstickinto the tube and rest oil flU
cap on the tube. Do not thread the
cap onto the tube. Remove and read
oillevel. Ifnecessary, add oil until
=FULL_mark on dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.
•For cold weather oporationyou should
change oilfar easier starling (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-
nance sectionof this manual).
•To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimumof
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
depositsand reduce valve llfe). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantitiesthat can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insuregood cold weather starting.
a_cWARNING: Experience indicates that
ohoi blended fuels (called gasohoi or
usingethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separationand
formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. Toavoid 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 untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
_ICAUTION: Fillto bottomof gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilledoil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
Wbensta_ng the engieefor thefirst limecr if
theenginehas runout of fuel,it wil takeextra
crankinc__rneto move fuelfromthe tankto
theengine.
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the
transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set parking
brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttle controlto fast position
5. Pull choke ccotrol outfor a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
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