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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged
will shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut,
• Lower mower with attachment lift control.
* Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control,
o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
HIGH POSmON
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
}(NOB
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FiG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HmLLS
hil_ wi_rea_han 15° and [
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
His.
, Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
° tf stopping is abso!utely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to felt slightly as you restart
movemenL
• To restart movemenL s_ow!yreleas#_ parkir_gbrake _nd
clutch/brake pedai.
, Make eli turns slowty,
TO TRANSPORT
o Raise attachment flit to l]ighest position with attach-
ment lift controi.
- When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,
NOTE: -Toprotect hoed from damage when transporting
your hector on atruckor atraiier, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor,. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc,).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !7)
, The engine in your tractor has been shipped, frem the
factory already filled with summer weight oil,
- Check engine oil with tractor on Ievet ground.
• Unthread and remove oil flit cap/dipstick; wipe oi_off.
Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on
the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove
and read oil level, if necessary, add oi! until "FULL"
mark on dipstick is reached Do not eveditl,
- For cold weather operation you should chanqe oil for
easier starting (See "OIL V!SCOSITY CHAR_F*in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual},
, To change engine oil, see the Custon-_er Responsibilio
ties sec(Lon in this manual,
ADD GASOUNE
- Fill fuei tank Use fresh_ dean, reguiar unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life) Do not mix oi! with gasoline
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used wilhin 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0'--C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOUNE 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 fue! tank or permanent
damage may occur.
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