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GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BBACKE'T_
3t8-16
3/8 WASHER
SHOULDER
GAUGEWF _"_'BOLT
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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
',(ourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wilh
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine
• Selecl desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment itft control.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage atlachment
clutch control.
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t& AUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place,
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OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure todisengage
transmission by placing freewheel control _nfreewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located al the rear drawbar
of tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest posllion with attach-
ment tilt control-
. Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by
inserting retainersprlng into forward hole ofcontrol rod
. Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH
• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transpodlng
your traclcron atruck or a traiter, be sure hood is closed and
secured totraclor Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc).
FiG. 11
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18)
FIG. 10
• The englneinyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe
factory, already filled with summer weight oil
• Check engine otl with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oit tilt cap/dipstick and wipe clean reinsed the
dipstick and push IIall the way down into the tube, wait
for a few seconds, remove and read oil ievei if
necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is
reached Do notoverfHl.
• For cold weather operation you should change oll for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" In the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manuat).
• To change engine oil see the Customer ReeponsibLli-
ties section in this manual
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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with slopes greater lhan 15° and do not
drive across any slope.
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• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills,
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hil{s
• If slowing {snecessary', move throttte control lever to
slower position.
• rfstopp ng s absolufeiy necessary push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move motion control lever lo neutral (N) position,
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES
NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTOHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal
• Slowly move motion control tever lo slowest setting
• Make all turns sIowlv.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane {Use of leaded
gasoline wilt increase carbon and fead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days lo assure fuel freshness
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32"F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP _NSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING
WARNING; Experience indicales that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which Ieads to separation and formation o_
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 fuet 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
14 damana may occur.